extrusion
noun
ex·tru·sion
ik-ˈstrü-zhən 
: the act or process of extruding
also
: a form or product produced by this process
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However, this material pairing pushes conventional methods to their limits, as die casting often causes pores, and 6000-series extrusions are susceptible to hot cracking.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The minimal production process of Koji protein does not require transforming the biomass into a muscle-like structure through extrusion, intense mechanical shearing, or chemical modification, which significantly saves operational costs.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The company makes extrusion blowing molding machines used in the production of plastic containers for beauty products and other uses.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
To mimic the fibrous structure of meat, faux versions may undergo 3D printing, extreme heat and cold manipulations and extrusion processes similar to those applied to ultraprocessed foods.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The minimal production process of Koji protein does not require transforming the biomass into a muscle-like structure through extrusion, intense mechanical shearing, or chemical modification, which significantly saves operational costs.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The company makes extrusion blowing molding machines used in the production of plastic containers for beauty products and other uses.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
To mimic the fibrous structure of meat, faux versions may undergo 3D printing, extreme heat and cold manipulations and extrusion processes similar to those applied to ultraprocessed foods.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for extrusion
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“Extrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extrusion. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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extrusion
noun
ex·tru·sion
ik-ˈstrü-zhən
: 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
: the act or process of extruding
extrusion of proteins from cells
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