damping
/ˈdæmpɪŋ/noun
mass noun
1
- technical a decrease in the amplitude of an oscillation as a result of energy being drained from the system to overcome frictional or other resistive forces〈技〉衰减, 减幅 。
1.1
- a mechanism or system for bringing about such a decrease阻尼装置。
1.2
- a method of bringing about a decrease in oscillatory peaks in an electric current or voltage using an energy-absorbing or resistance circuit阻尼。
2
damping off
a plant disease occurring in excessively damp conditions, in particular the collapse and death of young seedlings as a result of a fungal infection（植物）猝倒病。
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- The disease is commonly caused by fungi of the genera Pythium (subdivision Mastigomycotina) or Fusarium (subdivision Deuteromycotina).此病通常由腐霉属（鞭毛菌亚门）或镰孢霉属（半知菌亚）真菌引起。