Definition of 'cavitation'
noun
1.
the formation of vapour- or gas-filled cavities in a flowing liquid when tensile stress is superimposed on the ambient pressure
2.
the formation of cavities in a structure
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cavitation in Chemical Engineering
(kævɪteɪʃən)noun
(Chemical Engineering: General)
In general, cavitation originates from decreases in static pressure in the liquid.
Cavitation occurs when bubbles suddenly form and then collapse within microseconds at local
low-pressure zones.
Cavitation is when vapor bubbles form in a flowing fluid because of a sudden decrease in pressure.
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