Noun: cavitation ,ka-vi'tey-shun
- (physics) the formation and collapse of vapour bubbles in a flowing liquid in regions of very low pressure
"Cavitation can cause damage to ship propellers"
- The formation of pits on a solid surface due to the collapse of bubbles in a nearby liquid
"Cavitation erosion is a common problem in hydraulic machinery"
Derived forms: cavitations
Encyclopedia: Cavitation