cavitation

One entry found for cavitation.

Main Entry: cav·i·ta·tion
Pronunciation: "ka-v&-'tA-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: cavity + -ation
: the process of cavitating : as a : the formation of partial vacuums in a liquid by a swiftly moving solid body (as a propeller) or by high-intensity sound waves; also : the pitting and wearing away of solid surfaces (as of metal or concrete) as a result of the collapse of these vacuums in surrounding liquid b : the formation of cavities in an organ or tissue especially in disease