Meaning & Definition of Quench in English

1. Satisfy (thirst)

• "The cold water quenched his thirst"

2. Put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

• "Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained"

• "Quench the flames"

• "Snuff out the candles"

3. Electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device

4. Suppress or crush completely

• "Squelch any sign of dissent"

• "Quench a rebellion"

5. Reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance

6. Cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid

• "Quench steel"