suction
/'sʌkʃn/
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Definition
Noun:
- The act or process of drawing something in by creating a partial vacuum: "Suction" refers to the force created when pressure is reduced in one area, causing a fluid or object to be pulled into that area.
- The force created by this process: It can also mean the pulling force itself that results from a pressure difference.
Verb:
- To draw out or remove using a suction force: To empty, clean, or extract a substance (like a liquid or gas) from a cavity or surface by creating a vacuum.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The vacuum cleaner works by creating powerful suction.
- The doctor used suction to clear the patient's airway.
Verb:
- The surgeon will need to suction the blood from the surgical site.
- The device is used to suction fluid from the ear.
Advanced Usage
"Suction power": Refers to the strength or effectiveness of a vacuum force.
- This new model has improved suction power for cleaning carpets.
"Suction cup": A device that uses suction to adhere to a smooth surface. (Note: This is a compound noun listed separately as a variant).
- He attached the GPS to the windshield with a suction cup.
Variants and Related Words
Suctional (adj): Pertaining to or involving suction.
- The tool has a suctional grip.
Suctioning (n/gerund): The act or process of applying suction.
- Frequent suctioning is required for the patient's care.
Synonyms
- Aspiration: The act of drawing in or out using suction, often used in medical contexts.
- Vacuity: A state of emptiness or vacuum, related to the principle behind suction.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
- "To suction out": To remove something by suction.
- The mechanic had to suction out the old oil from the engine.
Related Idioms
Noun
- the act of sucking
- a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
Verb
- empty or clean (a body cavity) by the force of suction
- suction the uterus in an abortion
- remove or draw away by the force of suction
- the doctors had to suction the water from the patient's lungs