Definition of deadening
:material used to soundproof walls or floors
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The tetrodotoxin is up to 1,200 times more poisonous than that of cyanide, and can cause deadening of the tongue and lips, dizziness, vomiting, arrhythmia, difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis and, if left untreated, death.
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That means additional sound deadening, a different carpet, and a thicker cargo cover compared with its Opel sibling.
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Stripped of its interior, insulation, and sound deadening, the car’s cabin is dominated by a rally-spec roll cage, significantly stiffening the 23-year old bodyshell.
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First Known Use of deadening
circa 1874
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