suction

UK /ˈsʌkʃən/ US /ˈsʌkʃən/
noun 5verb 2

Definitions

noun

1

A force which pushes matter from one space into another because the pressure inside the second space is lower than the pressure in the first.

2

A force holding two objects together because the pressure in the space between the items is lower than the pressure outside that space.

3

The process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another.

The first-named group — the insects that live by suction — include the scale insects, aphides, and sucking bugs[…]

4

A device for removing saliva from a patient's mouth during dental operations, a saliva ejector.

5

influence; "pull".

He's got some kind of suction with the Mayor's office.

verb

1

To create an imbalance in pressure between one space and another in order to draw matter between the spaces.

2

To draw out the contents of a space.

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