suction

suction Definition

suc·tion (suk′s̸hən)

noun

the act or process of sucking
the production of a vacuum or partial vacuum in a cavity or over a surface so that the external atmospheric pressure forces the surrounding fluid, particulate solid, etc. into the cavity or causes something to adhere to the surface
the suction force created in this way

Etymology: L suctio < suctus, pp. of sugere, to suck

adjective

suction Synonyms

sucking, the force of a vacuum, effect of atmospheric pressures; see attraction, power 2, pull 1.

suction Usage Examples

Converse of object

apply: Apply suction to skin, at injured area, holding pump with just one hand.
lose: And, like all Dyson vacuum cleaners, it doesnât lose suction.
create: Dry concrete often creates a suction sufficiently high to impair its bond to the applied finish.
require: Kindest regards Bruce Hi, I am a school health nurse working with children with complex disabilities who may require oral suction.

Adjective modifier

gentle: Sometimes wound drains are attached to gentle suction to help the drainage.
powerful: A powerful suction mount holds your device to the vehicle windscreen using unique vacuum technology.
maximum: They have maximum suctions of up to 2m of water, which is more than enough to lift a person.
strong: With strong vacuum suction the maximum residual dampness is only 10-15 % .

Modifies a noun

dredger: The bow of the Mersey Harbor and Docks Board suction dredger and assorted light floats in for refurbishment.
curettage: A procedure using suction curettage will remove the remaining cells.
cup: A suction cup mounting hook is supplied with the meter.
catheter: He removes the brain with a suction catheter causing the skull to collapse, enabling the head to slide out.
hose: A suitable filter is permanently fitted to the suction hose to protect the pump.
tubing: The suction tubing is connected to a canister which is housed within the machine and holds up to 300mls of fluid.

Noun used with modifier

leading-edge: The variation of wing lift with angle of attack is predicted using the leading-edge suction analogy.
vacuum: The banner was surfaced cleaned using low power vacuum suction.
rubber: An alternative method of removing your cosmetic shell is to use a rubber suction extractor, which your orbital prosthetist can supply.
pump: The pump suction line takes oil from the hydraulic oil tank which is sized to provide adequate cooling.
wind: Wind suction Wind suction forces on roofs are resisted in three ways.
soil: Homes with a basement or slab foundations can benefit from the installation of a soil suction system.

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