extrusion

noun

ex·​tru·​sion ik-ˈstrü-zhən How to pronounce extrusion (audio)
: the act or process of extruding
also : a form or product produced by this process

Examples of extrusion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These efforts include Class 100,000 cleanroom expansion, global customer expansion, world-class capabilities in extrusion, blow molding, braiding, balloon folding, and complex catheter process initiatives. Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2024 The Israelis should have heard the tell-tale regular-rhythm sounds of tunnel digging and certainly watched for the accelerated extrusion of suspicious amounts of soil. Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 The collapse of these domes can be one of the most dangerous and unpredictable events at a volcano as the extrusion of the dome isn't particularly violent, but the collapse can generate large pyroclastic flows. Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2013 Despite investment in new Bioceramic extrusion machines, as well as more manufacturing equipment, injection tooling, and printing machines, Swatch has seemingly struggled to produce MoonSwatch in volumes to match consumer demand. Jeremy White, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2023 The lightweight aluminum extrusions that run along either side of the guards securely hold the mesh in place to prevent any holes from forming, and the product is designed to be used on any type of roof, even flat ones. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2023 Potential side effects include infection, fibrosis and extrusion of the pellets. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 21 July 2023 The most popular variant, known as high-moisture extrusion cooking, blends the ingredients together while the water-rich mixture is heated to 130 to 180 °C. Douglas Heingartner, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2018 The fountains that were the centerpiece of his show were the work of the American sculptor Lynda Benglis, great bronze extrusions that suggested organic eruptions or frozen waves. Guy Trebay, New York Times, 28 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin extrusion-, extrusio, from Latin extrudere

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extrusion was in 1540

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Cite this Entry

“Extrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extrusion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

extrusion

noun
ex·​tru·​sion ik-ˈstrü-zhən How to pronounce extrusion (audio)
: the act or process of extruding
also : a form or product produced by this process

Medical Definition

extrusion

noun
ex·​tru·​sion ik-ˈstrü-zhən How to pronounce extrusion (audio)
: the act or process of extruding
extrusion of proteins from cells

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