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Meaning of extrusion
The act of shaping or molding something by forcing it through a die or other constraining device.
Etymology of extrusion
The word "extrusion" comes from the Latin words "ex" (out) and "trudere" (to thrust), and has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of forcing or thrusting something out.
Historically, the term was used to describe the process of shaping metal or other materials through the use of force or pressure.
Synonyms
protrusion
projection
extension
expulsion
ejection
emission
discharge
expulsion
forcing out
squeezing out
pushing out
thrusting out
bulge
swelling
enlargement
expansion
elongation
prolongation
protruding
jutting
overhanging
cantilevering
bulging
swelling
distending
Definitions
- The process of shaping material, such as metal or plastic, by forcing it through a die.
- * The state of being forced out or expelled, especially from a confined space.
- * A thing that has been extruded, especially a long, thin piece of material.
Usage Examples
- The company specializes in the extrusion of plastic pipes and tubing.
- * The extrusion of the metal wire was a complex process that required careful calibration.
- * The doctor explained that the extrusion of the tumor was a necessary step in the treatment process.