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suc·tion
 suction
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- pronunciation:
- suhk
sh
 n
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
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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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