sugescent

adj
/suːˈd͡ʒɛsənt/

Etymology

Latin sugere (“to suck”).

  1. derived from sugere — “to suck

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to sucking.

    • It is probable that the utmost sugescent power of any of these causes, or all of them combined, in ordinary respiration is not sufficient to raise a column of blood of a single inch […]
    • This sugescent power is originated by the removal of atmospheric pressure […]

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for sugescent. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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