Cómo Pronunciar "cavitation"

word

ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən

kav-i-TAY-shun

kˌævɪtˈeɪʃən

kav-i-TAY-shun

Definición

Cavitation is the formation of small bubbles or cavities in a liquid, usually caused when the pressure drops rapidly, like around moving propellers or pumps. These bubbles can collapse suddenly, which may cause damage to nearby surfaces.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən

Inglés Británico

kˌævɪtˈeɪʃən

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

kav-i-TAY-shun

Escucha en Contexto

Cavitation often happens in boat propellers.

This pump was damaged by cavitation.

Engineers study cavitation to prevent equipment failure.

If you ignore cavitation, your machinery might wear out much faster than expected.