suction pump
suction pump
nounDefinition of SUCTION PUMP
: a common pump in which the liquid to be raised is pushed by atmospheric pressure into the partial vacuum under a retreating valved piston on the upstroke and reflux is prevented by a check valve in the pipe
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1825
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