attenuation
noun
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- (biology) A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.
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heikkeneminen
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- (physics) A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.
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heikkeneminen,
vaimennus,
vaimentuminen
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- A gradual diminishing of strength.
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heikkeneminen,
vaimentuminen
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- (homeopathy) The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.
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laimennus,
laimentaminen
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- (botany) The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.
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suippeneminen
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- (engineering) A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.
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vetäminen
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attenuate
adjective
/əˈten.jʉˌæɪt/
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/əˈtɛn.juˌeɪt/
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- (botany, of leaves) Gradually tapering into a petiole-like extension toward the base.
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suippotyvinen
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attenuator
noun
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- (physics) Any device that attenuates a signal, but especially an electronic device that reduces the amplitude of a signal
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heikennin
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