cavitation
noun/ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/
Etymology
From cavity + -ation.
Definitions
The formation of pits on a surface.
The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse, especially in a…
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…
The formation of cavities in an organ, especially in lung tissue as a result of tuberculosis.
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