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suction pump

noun

Definition of suction pump

: 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

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 On Day 1, somebody sets the suction pump on a setting that’s too high—and all the blood is quickly sucked through the apparatus. — Charles Fishman, Smithsonian, "The Future of Zero-Gravity Living Is Here," 29 June 2017 On the second day, having readjusted the suction pump, Cuttino finds that the device’s new design works perfectly for the first time—the blood is cleanly emptied from its pouch and collected inside the funnel. — Charles Fishman, Smithsonian, "The Future of Zero-Gravity Living Is Here," 29 June 2017

First Known Use of suction pump

1825, in the meaning defined above

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suction pump

noun

Medical Definition of suction pump

: 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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