suction
IPA: sˈʌkʃʌn
noun
- (physics) A force which pushes matter from one space into another because the pressure inside the second space is lower than the pressure in the first.
- (physics) A force holding two objects together because the pressure in the space between the items is lower than the pressure outside that space.
- The process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another.
- (dentistry) A device for removing saliva from a patient's mouth during dental operations, a saliva ejector.
- (informal) influence; "pull".
verb
- To create an imbalance in pressure between one space and another in order to draw matter between the spaces.
- To draw out the contents of a space.
Advertisement
Examples of "suction" in Sentences
- The suction cup is not bonded to the surface.
- The wafers are then stopped by the suction of the vacuum.
- You should apply the suction cup to the hole and pump it.
- It acts like a suction cup in holding the louse on the fish.
- The higher the suction rating, the more powerful the cleaner.
- The inlet location is said to be at the suction side of the pump.
- The piston is moved to open the pilot valve by inhalation suction.
- Does the suction cause the intake to move in the direction of inflow
- The suction is the maximum pressure difference that the pump can create.
- The ascending platform is arranged under the field of action of a suction pump.
Advertisement
Advertisement