The formation of pits on a surface.
Used in a Sentence
cavitation
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for cavitation.
Editorial note
Given that the cracking is cavitation bubbles, it's kinda surprising that it wouldn't be doing damage.
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Quick take
The formation of pits on a surface.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of cavitation gathered in one view.
(biology) The formation of cavities in an organ, especially in lung tissue as a result of tuberculosis.
(fluid dynamics) The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse, especially in a rotating marine propeller or pump impeller.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for cavitation.
noun
The formation of pits on a surface.
noun
(biology) The formation of cavities in an organ, especially in lung tissue as a result of tuberculosis.
noun
(fluid dynamics) The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse, especially in a rotating marine propeller or pump impeller.
Example sentences
Given that the cracking is cavitation bubbles, it's kinda surprising that it wouldn't be doing damage.
The thing not mentioned fully in the article is that when the Mantis Shrimp strikes it causes cavitation, which results in sonoluminescence.
You just have to look at metal ship propellers that are worn from cavitation damage to see how cavitation bubbles can eat away at things.
Consider how many cavitation bubbles a propeller has to deal with in its lifetime, versus a typical knuckle.
The collapse of these cavitation bubbles produces measurable forces on their prey in addition to the instantaneous forces of 1,500 N that are caused by the impact of the appendage against the striking surface, which means that the prey is hit twice by a single strike; first by the claw and then by the collapsing cavitation bubbles that immediately follow [8].
Current theory is that cavitation damage is caused by low pressure bubbles imploding in a high-pressure medium.
In some cases, it can also produce small pockets of gas in body fluids or tissues (cavitation).
Longer lag time for larger power stations - the biggest limitation tends to be preventing cavitation and water hammer.
Most of the damage from a gunshot wound doesn't come from the hole, but rather from the cavitation the flesh is subject to as the bullet passes through it.
Because they strike so rapidly, they generate cavitation bubbles between the appendage and the striking surface [7].
The crux of it is: The long-term effects of tissue heating and cavitation are not known.
The high frequency vibration and resultant cavitation kill bacteria (or so says some papers on it).
Quote examples
No, cavitation does not mean "bubble of air".
Is this brap noise like "cavitation" you get from propellors in water?
See my comment elsewhere in this thread; Martin Fackler and his followers believe temporary cavitation trauma is " at best a secondary mechanism, if not irrelevant.
Something very similar to that, a super efficient "kite" (think more like the SailRocket sail or a glider wing), "tethered" underwater using this 50+knot cavitation tolerant foil technology.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use cavitation in a sentence?
Given that the cracking is cavitation bubbles, it's kinda surprising that it wouldn't be doing damage.
What does cavitation mean?
The formation of pits on a surface.
What part of speech is cavitation?
cavitation is commonly used as noun.