English Dictionary

cavitation

/ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

The formation of pits on a surface. / (fluid dynamics) The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse, especially in a rotating marine propeller or pump impeller.

The cavitation caused damage to the propeller.

意味（1）

The formation of pits on a surface.

意味（2）

(fluid dynamics) The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse, especially in a rotating marine propeller or pump impeller.

意味（3）

(biology) The formation of cavities in an organ, especially in lung tissue as a result of tuberculosis.