cavitation
Meanings
noun
- The formation of pits on a surface.
- The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse, especially in a rotating marine propeller or pump impeller.
- The formation of cavities in an organ, especially in lung tissue as a result of tuberculosis.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From cavity + -ation.
Derived words
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