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  1. 1. v satisfy (thirst) v put out, as of fires, flames, or lights v electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device v suppress or crush completely v reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance v cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid Source: ecdict

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