| 释义 |
cavitate, v.|ˈkævɪteɪt|
[Back-formation from cavitation.]
intr. To form cavities or spaces in a fluid by the rapid whirling motion of a propeller.
1909Westm. Gaz. 7 Jan. 4/2 The..difficulty..of obtaining a suitable screw-propeller that will not cavitate at such speeds as one wishes to attain. 1970New Scientist 29 Jan. 198/1 The propellers of submarines..can still cavitate. |