Looking for the meaning of the word SUCTION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SUCTION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Suction
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from late Latin suctio(n-). from Latin sugere ‘suck’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsʌkʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the production of a partial vacuum by the removal of air in order to force fluid into a vacant space or procure adhesion
Short Definition:production of partial vacuum by removal of air
Examples:- constant suction was applied to both tubes
- a rubber suction pad
- a suction pipe
Word: Suction
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsʌkʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
remove (something) using suction
Short Definition:remove something using suction
Examples:- physicians used a tube to suction out the gallstones
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