extrusion

noun/ɪkˈstruʒən/

Frequency rank: #16,272 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The process of shaping material by forcing it through a die or opening.

Illustration for the English word “extrusion”

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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