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attenuating

/əˈtɛnyueɪtɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does attenuating mean?

adjective

Tending to reduce or diminish something, such as a signal or a force. Making something weaker or less intense.

Example

"The attenuating effect of the atmosphere on the radio signal made it difficult to receive."

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