Word: quenching
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: quench
ing
Definition: Present participle of quench; reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
Morphemes:
Affix: quench
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.