Word: squelch
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: squelch
Definition: to suppress the unwanted hiss or static between received transmissions by adjusting a threshold level for signal strength, below which the signal is suppressed by applying a gain of zero, and above which a positive (and linear from zero) gain is applied.
Morphemes:
Affix: squash
Language: en
Meaning: 1
Affix: quell
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be subdued or abated; to diminish.
Affix: quench
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To rapidly change the parameters of a physical system.