extrusion

Meanings

• noun

  The process of forcing a substance through a small opening or die.

  - "The chocolate was extruded through a small hole in the mold."
  - "The plastic pipe was manufactured through extrusion."

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Variants

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extrusion , extrusions

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Etymology

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Late 15th century. From Old French extruder, from ex- 'out' + truder 'to push'.

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Trivia

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1. Extrusion is one of the oldest known manufacturing processes, with evidence dating back to ancient Rome.

2. The largest extruder in the world is capable of producing pipes with a diameter of over 2 meters and a length of up to 50 meters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Injection molding: Another manufacturing process used to create shapes and forms by injecting molten material into a mold.

2. Extrusion die: A tool used in the extrusion process to shape the material as it is forced through the die.

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Culture

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Extrusion is a manufacturing process used to create various shapes and forms, especially in the production of plastics and food products.

How to Memorize "extrusion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a machine forcing material through a small opening to create a desired shape.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the process of squeezing toothpaste from a tube.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'extrusion' as 'extending something through a small opening'.

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