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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

quenching

/kwɛntʃɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does quenching mean?

noun, verb

The act of extinguishing or reducing the heat of something, especially a fire. To satisfy or extinguish a strong desire or need.

Example

"The fire was extinguished by the firefighters' quenching efforts."

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