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suction

[suhk-shuhn] / ˈsʌk ʃən /


NOUN
sucking
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It will seat one person and be equipped with a multi-mode suction system and cold-gas thrusters that can boost it into the air.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

To do so, Tesla engineering VP Lars Moravy said the Roadster uses “a fan suction system” underneath to increase grip and downforce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Lih said inspiration for his design came from a sink plunger from Home Depot and suction devices in ambulances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

That creates a prolonged suction effect, allowing oil to move into the newly opened pores.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

From time to time they pulled each other free when they were caught by the suction.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry


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