What does "cavitate" mean?

To form vapour bubbles in a flowing liquid in a region where the pressure of the liquid falls below its vapour pressure.

What is a synonym for "cavitate"?

Common synonyms include: hollowing, honeycombed, honeycombing.

Pronounced //ˈkæ.vɪ.teɪt//.

/ˈkæ.vɪ.teɪt/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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To form vapour bubbles in a flowing liquid in a region where the pressure of the liquid falls below its vapour pressure.

From cavity + -ate.