damps

/D AE1 M P S/

noun

1
Moisture; humidity; dampness.
2
Fog; fogginess; vapor.
3
Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
4
A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.

verb

1
To dampen; to make moderately wet
“to damp cloth”
syn:moisten
2
To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
3
To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).

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