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attenuate
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verb
become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
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adjective
(= faded)
reduced in strength
the faded tones of an old recording
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verb
(= rarefy)
weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
blast
Noun
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A blast is when something blows up or explodes.
The blast shook the building.
blast
Verb
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To blast is to make a loud noise.
His car radio blasted music. The whole neighborhood could hear it.
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To blast can also be to explode or to blow a hole through something.
Blast a hole through that wall so we can escape the prison.
burner
Noun
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A burner is something that fire comes from. A burner uses fuel (such as propane) and is often found on old stoves.
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A burner is a the thing on stove that makes heat, even if it is electric.
Take the kettle off the burner please.