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suction

nounfemininetécnico/suˈksɐ̃w̃/low

suc·cão

Definition

The process of drawing a fluid or gas by reducing pressure.
The vacuum cleaner works by suction.
Medical suction is used to clear airways.
Common collocations
suction pumpsuction forcesuction cup

Etymology

Do latim 'suctionem', acusativo de 'suctio', de 'sugere' (sugar).

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