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ATTENUATES

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Attenuates.

Attenuates - as an adjective satellite

Reduced in strength

Example: "The faded tones of an old recording"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attenuatedfadedweakened

Attenuates - as a verb

Weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rarefy

Become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weaken
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Adding a bleaching agent attenuates the intensity of the color."
"Eating citrus fruits attenuates the risk of developing scurvy."
"The construction of high walls attenuates the noise from the nearby highway."
"The medication attenuates the symptoms of the disease but does not cure it."
"Using earplugs attenuates the loudness of the concert."
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Word Game Points

Is ATTENUATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attenuates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ATTENUATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ATTENUATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attenuates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ATTENUATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ATTENUATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attenuates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ATTENUATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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