extrusion
noun/ɪkˈstruʒən/
Frequency rank: #16,272 most common English word
Meaning
The process of shaping material by forcing it through a die or opening.
Example sentence
The factory uses extrusion to shape hot plastic into pipes and tubes.
Synonyms & related words
- molding
- pressing
- shaping
- forming
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