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Smokey Joe · August 11, 2005, 10:06 PM

RWilson--Technically you're correct, but the word is "damping." To damp something is to slow down or counteract its vibration, as is here the case.

Dampening is very bad for scales and other precision instruments; leads to rust and corrosion!

August 11, 2005, 10:06 PM	#5
Smokey Joe Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2001 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,106	Dampening, eww! RWilson--Technically you're correct, but the word is "damping." To damp something is to slow down or counteract its vibration, as is here the case. Dampening is very bad for scales and other precision instruments; leads to rust and corrosion! __________________ God Bless America --Smokey Joe