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attenuation
What does attenuation mean?
attenuation (noun): a gradual diminishing of strength.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does attenuation come from?
From Middle English attenuacioun, a borrowing from Latin attenuātiō (“a diminishing”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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