attenuation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun A gradual diminishing of strength.
2. 2
   noun A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.
3. 3
   noun A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.
4. 4
   noun The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.
5. 5
   noun A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.
6. 6
   noun The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.
7. 7
   noun The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast.