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suction

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌkʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of suction

noun

[mass noun]
  • the production of a partial vacuum by the removal of air in order to force fluid into a vacant space or procure adhesion: constant suction was applied to both tubes [as modifier]:a rubber suction pad a suction pipe

verb

[with object and adverbial of direction]
  • remove (something) using suction:physicians used a tube to suction out the gallstones

Origin:

early 17th century: from late Latin suctio(n-). from Latin sugere 'suck'

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