Extrusion

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstruʒən/

Definitions of extrusion

noun the act of forcing a material through a shaped opening or die

Example Sentences

A1 Extrusion is a process used in manufacturing to create objects with a fixed cross-sectional profile.

A2 Plastic pipes are often made using extrusion techniques.

B1 The extrusion of metals requires high temperatures and pressure.

B2 Extrusion is commonly used in the production of aluminum profiles for construction.

C1 Advanced computer simulations are used to optimize the extrusion process in industrial applications.

C2 Researchers are constantly developing new methods to improve the efficiency of extrusion in manufacturing.

Examples of extrusion in a Sentence

formal The extrusion process involves forcing material through a die to create a specific shape.

informal They use extrusion to make those plastic tubes.

slang I heard they're extruding some new product at the factory.

figurative His words seemed to be an extrusion of his true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of extrusion

• past tense: extruded
• plural: extrusions
• comparative: more extruded
• superlative: most extruded
• present tense: extrude
• future tense: will extrude
• perfect tense: have extruded
• continuous tense: is extruding
• singular: extrusion
• positive degree: extrude
• infinitive: to extrude
• gerund: extruding
• participle: extruding

Origin and Evolution of extrusion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'extrusion' originates from the Latin word 'extrudere', which means 'to thrust out'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of pushing or forcing out material through a die or mold, the term 'extrusion' has evolved to encompass a broader range of processes involving shaping materials by forcing them through a narrow opening.