quenching

n the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning 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