quenching

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

• Suppress or crush completely

• Cool by plunging into cold water

• Physics reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance

• Satisfy (thirst)

• Causing to stop burning

• The act of extinguishing

• Put out, as of fires, flames, or lights