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suction
/ ˈʌʃə /
noun
the act or process of sucking
the force or condition produced by a pressure difference, as the force holding a suction cap onto a surface
the act or process of producing such a force or condition
suction
A force acting on a fluid caused by difference in pressure between two regions, tending to make the fluid flow from the region of higher pressure to the region of lower pressure.
The act of reducing pressure to create such a force, as by the use of a pump or fan.
Other Word Forms
- suctional adjective
- nonsuction noun
- ˈܳپDzԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of suction1
Example Sentences
The pipette she uses to remove the venom from the fangs is attached to a suction hose - crucial for collecting as much venom as possible, since each spider provides only small amounts.
"And this funnel here is actually attached to an air suction system, and that is where you put your liquid waste."
If you have recently had a contraceptive coil put into your womb, there is a very small chance it could become dislodged, or even removed, by suction.
Nurses warned such practices put patients at risk as staff were unable to access vital equipment such as oxygen, heart monitors and suction equipment, and did not have the time and space to provide CPR.
Doctors insert a straw-like tube into the uterus and gently suction out any remaining pregnancy tissue.
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