shielding Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: SH IY1 L D IH0 NG
What Does Shielding Mean?
Shielding is a verb that means present participle and gerund of shield. As a noun, it means The situation, in NMR spectroscopy, in which a local magnetic field is weakened by the presence of neighbouring nuclei.
Quick Facts About Shielding
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | protective, covering and screening |
| Antonyms | deshielding |
| Plural | shieldings |
Shielding Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of shield
Shielding as a Noun
- The situation, in NMR spectroscopy, in which a local magnetic field is weakened by the presence of neighbouring nuclei
- Action done by the person with the ball to protect the ball from the defender; the person concerned keeps his body between the ball and the defender.
Synonyms of Shielding
Shielding synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Shielding
Shielding in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
shielding
shielding (countable and uncountable, plural shieldings)
Words That Rhyme With Shielding
Questions People Ask About Shielding
Is shielding a verb or a noun?
Shielding is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for shielding?
Close synonyms of shielding are protective, covering and screening. See the full list of shielding synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of shielding?
The opposite of shielding is deshielding.
What is the plural of shielding?
The plural of shielding is shieldings.