Synonyms for quenching
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The extinction of any of several physical properties.
Forms
- Plural
- quenchings → extinguishings, extinctions…
Example sentences
- extinguishing The air was blocked off, extinguishing the fire.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| quenching | falling | |
| extinguishing | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- extinction3
- 13 letters
- extinguishing4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (extinction3 = 3 syllables).