Cavitate

//ˈkæ.vɪ.teɪt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To form vapour bubbles in a flowing liquid in a region where the pressure of the liquid falls below its vapour pressure.

Etymology

From cavity + -ate.

Related phrases

vapour pressure

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