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Vocabulary Entry
extrusion
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of forcing a material to flow through a shaped opening to create a specific form.
Example Sentences
"The extrusion of plastic into various shapes is a common manufacturing process."
"They specialize in the extrusion of aluminum for building materials."
"The food industry often uses extrusion techniques to create snacks and cereals."
V
verb
To force a material out through a shaped opening.
Example Sentences
"The technician will extrude the polymer to meet the design specifications."
"She plans to extrude the clay to create long pottery shapes."
"The company aims to extrude high-quality metal components for automotive parts."