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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsʌkʃən/
suction means: The force that draws air, liquid, or objects towards a space where air pressure is lower.
noun
The force that draws air, liquid, or objects towards a space where air pressure is lower.
- The pump creates strong suction.
- Suction holds the rubber cup against the glass.
- This vacuum cleaner has lost some of its suction.
A small tube used by a dentist to remove liquid from your mouth.
- The dentist put the suction in my mouth.
- The assistant adjusted the suction during treatment.
- Please pass me the suction so I can remove the saliva.
verb
To remove liquid or other material using a device that sucks it out.
- The nurse suctioned the patient's airway.
- They suctioned the fluid out through a tube.
- The dentist will suction water from your mouth.
Questions about suction
What does suction mean?
The force that draws air, liquid, or objects towards a space where air pressure is lower.
What is suction in other languages?
Türkçe: emme · Español: succión · Français: aspiration · Deutsch: Saugwirkung · Italiano: aspirazione · 日本語: 吸引
How do you pronounce suction?
It is pronounced /ˈsʌkʃən/.
How do you use suction in a sentence?
The pump creates strong suction. Suction holds the rubber cup against the glass.
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