noun🔗ShareThe formation of pits on a surface."The ship's propeller showed signs of cavitation after years of use, with numerous small pits covering its surface. "materialphysicstechnologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(fluid dynamics) The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse; especially in a rotating marine propeller or pump impeller."The loud noise from the boat's engine was likely caused by cavitation around the propeller, as the rapidly spinning blades created bubbles that then collapsed. "physicstechnologynauticalmachinesciencetechnicalenergyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe formation of cavities in an organ, especially in lung tissue as a result of tuberculosis."The doctor saw cavitation on the X-ray, indicating possible lung damage from tuberculosis. "medicineorgandiseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
