Quench
/kwɛnt͡ʃ/
noun
The abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.
A rapid change of the parameters of a physical system.
verb
To satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.
“The library quenched her thirst for knowledge.”
To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).
To cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.
“The swordsmith quenched the sword in an oil bath so that it wouldn't shatter.”