suction
suction Lexical Profile
suction Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The creation of a partial vacuum that causes a fluid or solid to be drawn into an interior space or to adhere to a surface.
"The octopus uses the strong suction of its tentacles to hold firmly onto rocks and capture prey."
The medical procedure or mechanical process of clearing airways or removing fluids from an area using an aspirator or pump.
"The surgeon applied continuous suction to keep the operating field clear of blood."
• verb
To remove fluids, secretions, or debris from a space by means of a partial vacuum.
"The dental assistant will suction the excess water from your mouth while the dentist drills the cavity."
• Rhymes for suction
Word Origin & Etymology
From Late Latin 'suctio' (a sucking), derived from 'suctus', the past participle of the Latin verb 'sugere' (to suck).
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