Word: Suction
How to pronounce: sʌkʃn
Noun
Definitions:
1. The production of a partial vacuum by the removal of air in order to force fluid into a vacant space or procure adhesion.
Example sentences: "Constant suction was applied to both tubes"
Verb
Definitions:
1. Remove (something) using suction.
Example sentences: "Physicians used a tube to suction out the gallstones"
Synonyms:
absorption
intake
absorbing
exhaust
aspirator
suck
suction cup
aspirate
aspiration
aspirating
inleakage
rarefaction
Derivations:
suctorial
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Suction in Other Languages...
Spanish: Succión
German: Saugnapf
French: Aspiration
Italian: Aspirazione
Turkish: Emme
