Como Pronunciar "cavitation"

word

kav-i-TAY-shun

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən

Inglês Britânico

kˌævɪtˈeɪʃən

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

kav-i-TAY-shun

Ouça em 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.