Dampening vs. Damping

Dampening vs. Damping — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Dampening and Damping

Dampeningnoun

The act of making or becoming damp.

Dampingnoun

(mechanics) The reduction in the magnitude of oscillations by the dissipation of energy

Dampeningnoun

the act of making something slightly wet

Dampingnoun

(mechanics) The stabilization of a physical system by reducing oscillation

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