quenching
/ˈkwɛntʃɪŋ/
adjective
- That satisfies a thirst or desire.
- She found the cold lemonade very quenching after working in the sun.
- A quenching rain fell on the dry garden.
- The novel offered a quenching escape from everyday worries.
Synonyms
noun
- The act of satisfying a thirst or desire.
- The quenching of his curiosity led him to read every book in the library.
- For her, the quenching of ambition came only after she achieved her dream job.
- After the long hike, the quenching of our thirst with cold water was wonderful.
- The process of rapidly cooling hot metal or glass to harden it.
- The glassblower carefully controlled the quenching to prevent cracks.
- Proper quenching is essential to make the steel strong and durable.
- The blacksmith used oil for the quenching of the sword blade.