suction pump

noun

: a common pump in which the liquid to be raised is pushed by atmospheric pressure into the partial vacuum under a retreating valved piston on the upstroke and reflux is prevented by a check valve in the pipe

Examples of suction pump in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dealers will replace the suction pump free of charge. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024 For example, after installing a gripper and a suction pump, myBuddy can grab test tubes and pour liquids. IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2022 Certain Volkswagen Group models Volkswagen Group, which makes Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, among others, recalled approximately 261,000 vehicles over potentially faulty fuel tank suction pumps. Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2024 Volkswagen is recalling approximately 261,000 vehicles over potentially faulty fuel tank suction pumps. Rob Wile, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024 Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024 Dealers will replace the suction pump free of charge, NHTSA added. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2024 About 550 gallons of fuel oil was recovered at the site of the spill with suction pumps. Eula Calahan, Arkansas Online, 18 July 2023 Manual pumps include both handle pumps and natural suction pumps like the Haakaa, and require no battery, electricity or outlet to work. Jamie Spain and Rachel Rothman, goodhousekeeping.com, 10 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of suction pump was in 1825

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“Suction pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suction%20pump. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

suction pump

noun
: a common pump in which the liquid to be raised is pushed by atmospheric pressure into the partial vacuum under a retreating valved piston on the upstroke and reflux is prevented by a valve in the pipe that permits flow in only one direction see stomach pump

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