suction

• Sustantivo que designa la fuerza creada por una diferencia de presión, que suele provocar la aspiración o atracción de algo hacia el interior.

A noun referring to a force created by a difference in pressure, often resulting in the act of drawing or pulling something inward.

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1. Force from pressure differenceB2formal

   A force exerted over an area that results from a difference in pressure, typically causing a fluid or object to be drawn into a space.

   Succión

   • The vacuum cleaner uses suction to pick up dirt.
   • Suction holds the cup firmly against the window.
   • The pump created enough suction to drain the water.

   Sinónimosaspirationdrawpull

2. Act of suckingB2formal

   The action of drawing something, such as air or liquid, into the mouth or a device by reducing pressure.

   succión

   • The baby's suction on the bottle was strong.
   • The doctor used suction to clear the patient's airway.
   • The straw relies on suction to bring the drink up.

   Sinónimosaspirationdrawdrawingsucksucking

• Verbo que designa la acción de extraer o eliminar algo creando un vacío parcial, o el proceso de ser arrastrado hacia el interior por efecto de dicha fuerza.

A verb used to indicate the act of drawing or removing something by creating a partial vacuum, or the process of being drawn in by such force.

1. Remove by suctionB2formalmedical

   To draw away or remove something using the force of suction.

   Extraer por succión

   • The dentist suctioned the saliva from the patient's mouth.
   • The machine suctioned the debris from the wound.
   • They suctioned the fluid from the cavity during the procedure.

   Sinónimosaspiratedrawextractpumpsiphonsuck

2. B2formalmedical

   To empty or clean a body cavity by applying suction.

   Aspirar una cavidad corporal

   • The surgeon suctioned the abdominal cavity before closing.
   • The nurse suctioned the patient's airway to clear the blockage.
   • They suctioned the sinus cavity to relieve pressure.

   Sinónimosaspiratedrainevacuate