First Known Use: 1626
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1suction
noun suc·tion \ˈsək-shən\
: the act or process of removing the air, water, etc., from a space in order to pull something into that space or in order to cause something to stick to a surface; also : the force with which the air, water, etc., in a space is removed
Full Definition of SUCTION
1
: the act or process of sucking
2
a : the act or process of exerting a force upon a solid, liquid, or gaseous body by reason of reduced air pressure over part of its surface b : force so exerted
3
: a device (as a pipe or fitting) used in a machine that operates by suction
— suc·tion·al \-shə-nəl, -shnəl\ adjective
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Origin of SUCTION
Late Latin suction-, suctio, from Latin sugere to suck — more at suck
2suction
transitive verb
: to remove (something) by pulling it with the force of moving water, air, etc. : to remove (something) by using suction
Full Definition of SUCTION
: to remove (as from a body cavity or passage) by suction
First Known Use of SUCTION
1954
SUCTION Defined for Kids
suction
noun suc·tion \ˈsək-shən\
Definition of SUCTION for Kids
1
: the act or process of sucking
2
: the process of drawing something into a space (as in a pump) by removing air from the space
3
: the force caused by suction <The vacuum cleaner has strong suction.>
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