Quencher

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛntʃər/

Quencher (noun)

  1. A thing used to cool or reduce the heat of a drink or the feeling of thirst.
  2. A substance or device that helps stop a fire by reducing heat or stopping burning.
  3. A substance that makes a chemical reaction or a process happen more slowly.

Examples

  • The quencher cooled my throat after the long walk.
  • This quencher tastes refreshing when the weather is hot.