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suction

Syllabification: (suc·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˈsəkSHən/
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Definition of suction

noun

  • the production of a partial vacuum by the removal of air in order to force fluid into a vacant space or procure adhesion.

verb

[with object]
  • 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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