What is the meaning of attenuated?

verb

  • Weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance.
  • Become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude.

adjective

  • Of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion.
  • Reduced in strength.
    • usage: "the faded tones of an old recording"
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