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.
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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.
- That identity disk looks like a freakin 'suction-cup when it's attached to that guy's back. eating class
- The suction from the hole resulted in several helicopter crashes and therefore flight above the hole is now prohibited.
- Please CNN notify the nation in advance when you decide to finally brake suction from the President so that the shock wave doesn't knock your remaining viewers from their chairs.
- I too have had and experienced a number of vacuum cleaners from the bag to bagless, self propelled, to one called the Animal who’s suction is so powerful it eats bowling balls … … … … … Cheeeeeez!
- The pendulum which comes down first, opens a communication with a vacuum, and the resulting suction is used, by a mechanical device, to produce a sudden expansion of the gas that is being examined.
- Most windshield repair kits include a bracket with a built-in suction cup pump that adheres to the windshield, as well as a drill bit that can create a tiny opening into the damaged area for the repair resin to flow into.
- A proof of this effect is shown by any well with a sucking pump -- up which, as is commonly known, the water will rise nearly thirty feet, by what is called suction, which is, in fact, the pressure of air towards an empty place.