Cavitations

/ˌkævɪˈteɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cavitation; multiple instances of cavity formation or the bubble phenomena that occurs in fast-moving liquids.

Etymology

From 'cavitate' + suffix '-tion' (the act or process of) + plural '-s'. The suffix '-tion' is Latin-derived, indicating an action or result.

Kelly Says

Engineers spend millions studying cavitations in submarines and turbines because the shock waves from imploding bubbles can corrode metal faster than you'd think possible—it's invisible weaponry!

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