Translations for „quench“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary

quench [kwen(t)ʃ] VB trans

1. quench (put out):

quench also fig fire, flames

gasiti [perf pogasiti]

quench fig

dušiti [perf udušiti]

2. quench also fig (satisfy):

quench

zadovoljevati [perf zadovoljiti]

quench thirst

gasiti [perf pogasiti]

Usage examples with quench

to quench one's thirst

pogasiti žejo

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Fluorescence of a molecule is quenched by specific analytes, e.g., ruthenium complexes are quenched by oxygen.

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Upon reporter strand release, dye fluorescence is no longer quenched by the gold nanoparticle core, and increased fluorescence is observed.

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Three steps are involved: nitrocarburize (quench), polish, and post-oxidize (quench).

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It also quenches thirst and prevents the excessive loss of sodium chloride and iron during summer due to excessive sweating.

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The key to this engine's power was the large port, large valve, quench chambered, free flowing heads.

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To minimize distortion, long cylindrical workpieces are quenched vertically; flat workpieces are quenched on edge; and thick sections should enter the bath first.

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These theaters quenched the publics thirst for film and created solid neighborhood relations.

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The flame is quenched by the relatively cool cylinder walls, leaving behind unreacted fuel that is expelled with the exhaust.

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Experience shows that olive oil is particularly efficient as a good quench.

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It is usually served in the hot summer days to quench thirst or as an instant nutritious drink for breakfast or as a healthy snack.

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