Definition of "dampening" [dampening]

• Present participle of dampen. (verb)

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• "The big difference is the role of government in dampening the cycle."
• "“No doubt Zeus BioTechnology has to have the latest in dampening technology,” said Smith."
• "While I usually used this to reduce pops and clicks from scratches, the added dampening from the water would sometimes be enough to hold the needle in the groove on warped records."