quench (v.)satisfy (thirst);
The cold water quenched his thirst
quench (v.)put out, as of fires, flames, or lights;
quench (v.)electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device;
quench (v.)suppress or crush completely;
quench (v.)reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance;
quench (v.)cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid;
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