extrusion

noun

ex·​tru·​sion ik-ˈstrü-zhən How to pronounce extrusion (audio)
: the act or process of extruding
also : a form or product produced by this process

Examples of extrusion in a Sentence

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Made entirely from extruded aluminum, the design minimizes diffraction and maximizes strength by being built around the largest single-piece extrusion Magico has ever produced. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 In order to mimic this structure, manufacturers use processes such as stretching, kneading, folding, layering, 3D printing, and extrusion. Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024 The Mediterranean magic begins with a weight-saving aluminum space frame, which has 23 separate alloys in its many extrusions and castings. IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012 The Mac mini continues to be clad in a silver aluminum finish, though Apple says that the new design uses an impact extrusion process which means it can be created with 85% less aluminum. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extrusion 

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin extrusion-, extrusio, from Latin extrudere

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extrusion was in 1540

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“Extrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extrusion. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

extrusion

noun
ex·​tru·​sion ik-ˈstrü-zhən How to pronounce extrusion (audio)
: the act or process of extruding
also : a form or product produced by this process

Medical Definition

extrusion

noun
ex·​tru·​sion ik-ˈstrü-zhən How to pronounce extrusion (audio)
: the act or process of extruding
extrusion of proteins from cells

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