suctioned
ˈsʌkʃənd
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Definition of suctioned - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

physicsTECH.having been subjected to suctionTECH.
  • The suctioned surface was clean and dry.
  • The suctioned cup held firmly to the glass.
  • The suctioned pad left no residue on the surface.
aspirated vacuumed
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Origin of suctioned

Latin, suctio (sucking) + -ed (past tense)

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  1. French:aspiré, ...
  2. German:abgesaugt, ...
  3. Italian:aspirato, ...
  4. Spanish:succionado, ...
  5. Portuguese:aspirado, ...
  6. Chinese:被吸走的, ...
  7. Japanese:吸引された, ...
  8. Arabic:مَشْفوط, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁאוּב, ...
  10. Russian:вакуумированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підданий всмоктуванню, ...
  12. Hindi:चूसा हुआ, ...
suction
ˈsʌkʃən

Definition of suction - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
actionact of sucking
  • The baby relies on suction to feed.
drawing extraction vacuum
2.
physicsprocess of removing or drawing something using pressure
  • The machine uses suction to clean the floor.
extraction vacuum withdrawal

Verb

tr.
1.
removalremove liquid by sucking it away
  • The dentist suctions saliva during the procedure.
draw out vacuum
2.
mechanicsdraw out contents using a machine
  • The nurse suctions the fluid from the wound.
extract pump vacuum
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Images of suction

  • suction: device for removing saliva during dental operations
    device for removing saliva during dental operations

Expressions with suction

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soft disc that sticks to smooth surfaces by air pressure difference
He used a suction pad to attach the camera to the window.
device that sticks to surfaces or lifts objects using suction
The suction cup held the sign on the window.
tool or machine that uses suction to move or hold things
The dentist used a suction device to remove excess saliva.
device that moves fluids by creating a vacuum
The suction pump efficiently drained the flooded basement.
flexible tube that carries liquid or air into a pump by suction
The firefighters attached a suction hose to draw water from the river.
inlet part of a pump or system where fluid is drawn in
Check the suction side for air leaks before restarting the pump.

Origin of suction

Latin, suctio (sucking)

Examples of suction in a sentence

  • Suction is necessary for the machine to function properly.
  • The vacuum cleaner's suction is very powerful.
  • Suction is used in medical procedures to clear airways.
  • She used her suction to get the best table.
  • His suction in the industry is undeniable.
  • The hygienist adjusted the suction during the procedure.

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  1. French:succion, aspirer, ...
  2. German:Saugen, absaugen, ...
  3. Italian:suzione, aspirare, ...
  4. Spanish:succión, succionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:sucção, aspirar, ...
  6. Chinese:吸吮, 吸取, ...
  7. Japanese:吸引, 吸引する, ...
  8. Arabic:مص, شَفَطَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְנִיקָה, לִשְׁאוֹב, ...
  10. Russian:всасывание, отсасывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:всмоктування, всмоктувати, ...
  12. Hindi:चूषण, चूसकर हटाना, ...

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