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suc·tion
suction
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- pronunciation:
- suhk
shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act or process of sucking.
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definition 2: |
the force that draws an object or fluid into a partial or complete vacuum.
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related words: |
draw |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
causing suction.
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definition 2: |
functioning through suction.
a suction pump |
derivation: |
suctional (adj.) |
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