Damping: meaning, definitions and examples

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damping

 

[ หˆdรฆmpษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical systems

Damping refers to the effect of reducing the amplitude of oscillations in a physical system. It is an important concept in physics and engineering as it relates to the ability of a system to dissipate energy. Damping can occur naturally, such as in a swinging pendulum, where air resistance gradually slows the motion. Alternatively, it can be deliberately introduced into systems to control vibrations in mechanical structures.

Synonyms

attenuation, dissipation, reduction.

Examples of usage

  • The damping in the suspension system of the car improves ride comfort.
  • Engineers designed the building with damping elements to withstand earthquakes.
  • The damping effect was noticeable as the pendulum gradually came to a stop.

Translations

Translations of the word "damping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amortecimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค‚เคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dรคmpfung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ redaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะผะฟั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tล‚umienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒณใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amortissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amortiguamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถnรผmleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‡ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎู…ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tlumenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tlmenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ปๅฐผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duลกenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dempungr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะผะฟะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ damping

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amortiguamiento

Etymology

The term 'damping' originates from the combination of the verb 'damp' which means to make something less strong or intense, and the suffix '-ing' which indicates a process or action. 'Damp' itself traces back to Middle English and Old French, where it was associated with moisture or wetness. In the context of physical systems, the word 'damping' has evolved to encompass the broader concept of energy dissipation within oscillatory systems. The scientific exploration of damping phenomena began in the 17th century with the work of physicists studying vibrations and oscillations.

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