Word Finder - suction

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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.

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

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

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

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Influence; "pull".

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

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To draw out the contents of a space.

In most insects that feed by suction the mandibles are modified.

The 'disposition of these valves divides this type of pump into suction pumps and force pumps.

Thus if the instrument depends on the pressure or suction effect alone, and this pressure or suction is measured against the air pressure in an ordinary room, in which the doors and windows are carefully closed and a newspaper is then burnt up the chimney, an effect may be produced equal to a wind of io m.

Fleuss consists of a vacuum pump capable of reducing the air pressure to a fraction of a millimetre, the suction pipe of which is connected first with a vessel containing sulphuric acid, and second with the vessel containing the water to be frozen.

Larva campodeiform, usually feeding by suction (exceptionally hypermetamorphic with subsequent eruciform instars).

As if Matthew thought the encouragement was intended for him, he latched onto her breast, creating a suction that sent tiny bubbles down the feeding tube.

This dilatation may be increased by local warmth, and poultices or fomentations are commonly applied to inflamed parts; recently suction apparatus has been used for the same purpose or ligature so as to cause venous stasis (Bier's treatment).

Recently, this work has focussed on a novel foundation called a " suction caisson " .

The hollow holdfast of furbelows, covered in suction pads.

Kindest regards Bruce Hi, I am a school health nurse working with children with complex disabilities who may require oral suction.

The variation of wing lift with angle of attack is predicted using the leading-edge suction analogy.

Once your baby's head is out, the doctor will suction out his mouth and nose and search for the umbilical cord.

Where the" natural draught "is not sufficient, it is aided either by blowing air under the grate or else by suction at the other end.

One end (generally the bottom) of the coils is connected to the liquid pipe from the condenser and the other end o to the suction of the compressor.

Suction on the syringe to withdraw fluid from the catheter balloon may cause the catheter walls to collapse.

Parker M J, Roberts C. Closed suction surgical wound drainage after orthopedic surgery.

The suction tubing is connected to a canister which is housed within the machine and holds up to 300mls of fluid.

Generally, cylinder type vacuum cleaners have more suction than uprights with attachments.

Simply attaches to the rear windscreen with suction cup.

This consists of passing a sail, attached to cords, and charged with oakum, wool, and other materials, under the vessel's keel, in such a manner that the suction of the leak may draw the canvas into the aperture, and thus partially stop the vent.

The suction may be derived from any form of air-pump; a form often employed where water at fair pressure is available is the jet-pump, which in consequence is known as a filter-pump. Another method of filtering into a vacuum is to immerse a porous jar ("Pukall cell") in the liquid to be filtered, and attach a suction-pipe to its interior.

Apply suction to skin, at injured area, holding pump with just one hand.

With strong vacuum suction the maximum residual dampness is only 10-15 %.

A suction cup mounting hook is supplied with the meter.

A suitable filter is permanently fitted to the suction hose to protect the pump.

Wind suction Wind suction forces on roofs are resisted in three ways.

This will enable tracheal suction if aspiration is suspected.

Under high wind suction loads, some underlay materials can be stretched sufficiently to make them flap.

The problem centered around a volute casing and removable suction cover.

Bulb syringe-You'll get the hang of using this in no time to suction out a stuffy nose.

Add baby washcloths, towels, baby wash, lotions, bath toys, suction cup bath toy net, wipes, brush and comb set, and any other item that might be used for baby's bath.

Using powerful suction, these vacuums utilize multiple rotating heads to dig dirt up and get it on the surface.

Canister vacuums have been known to present more reliable suction power for carpets.

Most often, you'll mount the aftermarket devices on a suction stand.

When you purchase this model you get a power cord for the car and a suction cup mount.

Set your vacuum suction to the lowest level so you don’t stretch the fibers, and don’t vacuum more than once a week.

Some styles even include portable wall-mountings, such as suction cups, that can be transported and affixed in hotel bathrooms, or dressing areas during your travels.

If you're headed on a business trip and hate the idea of lugging around that heavy makeup mirror in addition to all of your clothes and accessories, you'll definitely benefit from a suction travel makeup mirror.

Other mirrors form Esca include their handy suction cup mirror that easily adheres to any hard surface, their floor mirror with 1x by 5x magnification, and a grab and go hand mirror with rest.

The speaker comes with a suction cup that can be used for mounting to a dashboard or windshield.

Another type of sleep apnea mouthpiece is a tongue retainer which uses a suction cup device to keeps the tongue in place.

The devices typically work by moving the jaw slightly forward; but, in rare cases, a appliance that uses suction to pull the tongue forward may be used.

This is because they don't use suction to keep them on and the water out.

In addition to doing their job without the pain of suction, the sponge material that is positioned against the face is very soft, offering additional comfort while you swim.

Suction is what keeps the water out so check that the goggles are secure in the eye area.

A contact lens sort of works like a suction cup once you get it into your eye.

Slowly pinch the bottom part of the lens, the soft "skirt," together so that the suction is broken.

The key is to break the suction and then use gravity to get the lens to come away from the eye completely.

A pump then creates suction that gently pulls on the cup to ease the baby out the birth canal.

The force of the suction may cause a bruise or swelling on the baby's head, but it resolves in a day or two.