Definition of 'cavitation'

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cavitation in British

(ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən )

noun

the formation of vapour- or gas-filled cavities in a flowing liquid when tensile stress is superimposed on the ambient pressure

the formation of cavities in a structure

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(ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən ; kavˌitāˈshən)

noun

the formation of partial vacuums within a flowing liquid as a result of mechanical force, as with a boat propeller or a pump impeller: when these collapse, pitting or other damage is caused on metal surfaces in contact

Word origin of 'cavitation'

< LL cavitas, cavity + -ation

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(kævɪteɪʃən)

noun

(Chemical Engineering: General)

Cavitation is when vapor bubbles form in a flowing fluid because of a sudden decrease in pressure.

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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No gear changes, no cooling pumps, no propellor cavitation. Bart Davis DESTROY THE KENTUCKY (1992)

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