Engineering Technology

noun A spacecraft designed to land on the moon and return to orbit around it

• The lunar module successfully landed on the moon's surface.
• The lunar module touched down on the moon without a hitch.
• The lunar module made a smooth touchdown on the moon.
• The lunar module's descent symbolized a giant leap for mankind.

noun the process or condition of producing a partial vacuum by removing air or gas from a closed space in order to induce fluid to flow into it

• The suction device is used to remove excess fluids during surgery.
• Make sure to turn on the suction when cleaning up the spill.
• I can't believe how strong the suction is on this vacuum cleaner!
• The celebrity's charisma had a powerful suction effect on the audience.

noun A device that uses suction to clean floors and other surfaces.

verb To clean with a vacuum cleaner.

• The vacuum cleaner was designed to effectively remove dirt and debris from carpets.
• I need to run the vacuum before our guests arrive.
• I'll just give the room a quick vac before everyone comes over.
• Her sudden departure left a vacuum in the office that was hard to fill.

adverb describes how something is done in an additive manner

• The two chemicals react additively to produce a new compound.
• You can mix the ingredients additively to get the desired flavor.
• Just keep adding the toppings additively until it tastes right.
• His determination and hard work additively led to his success.