Complete Definition of "attenuation"

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Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ��n|-eɪ��n

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  1. A gradual diminishing in the strength of something

#physics A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal
#biology A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism
#botany The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point
#engineering A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape

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