attenuative en · ADJ
Etymology
From attenuate + -ive.
Meanings
-
Tending to attenuate or lessen the force of something.
Ceramic armour is used in armoured vehicles for its attenuative properties.
- Of a yeast, capable of high attenuation, able to convert a high proportion of sugar to alcohol.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most attenuative | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more attenuative | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |