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suction
/ ˈsʌkʃən /
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
/ sŭk′shən /
- 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.
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Derived Forms
- ˈsuctional, adjective
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Other Words From
- suction·al adjective
- non·suction noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of suction1
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Example Sentences
The Department issued orders banning both mohelim from practicing direct oral suction.
The tube was to be inserted so it could suction out the blood and air packed in the chest and prevent the lung from collapsing.
As the clock struck twelve he gave the signal at which the large suction-pump was to be set in motion.
And always the usual work of the suction-pumps went on, those pumps now fixed to this great reservoir of millions.
The first and second lead precipitates were filtered by suction and washed with water.
In the storerooms above the electric engine room there was one 3-inch suction.
Each pump had suction and discharge pipes of 29-inch bore, and was driven by a compound engine.
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