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Vocabulary Entry
quenching
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To satisfy thirst or to extinguish a fire.
Example Sentences
"Drinking water helped in quenching my thirst after the long hike."
"The firefighters worked hard to quench the flames engulfing the building."
"She poured water onto the hot grill to quench the remaining coals."
N
noun
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing.
Example Sentences
"The quenching of our thirst was a relief after the hot day."
"The rescue team played a vital role in the quenching of the wildfire."
"His quick thinking led to the quenching of the fire before it spread."