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cavitation (physics)

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cavitation

Formation of cavities containing a partial vacuum in fluids at high velocities, produced by propellers or other machine parts in hydraulic engines, in accordance with Bernoulli's principle. When these cavities collapse, pitting, vibration, and noise can occur in the metal parts in contact with the fluids.

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