Talk:Bicycle suspension
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[edit] damping vs dampening
While I can't yet find a source that explicitely addresses which is correct, dictionary.com defines
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- damping
- a decreasing of the amplitude of an electrical or mechanical wave.
- an energy-absorbing mechanism or resistance circuit causing this decrease.
- a reduction in the amplitude of an oscillation or vibration as a result of energy being dissipated as heat.
- dampening
- to make damp
- to deaden, restrain, or depress
SRAM uses 'damping' to describe their products (Rock Shox) on their web site. So does Fox Racing. It seems that damping would be prefered. Should 'dampening' stay in just for completeness? Is there a manufacturer that uses 'dampening'? -AndrewDressel (talk) 18:48, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
- Okay, without a reference, such as a manufacturer that uses 'dampening', it should come out. -AndrewDressel (talk) 13:33, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
