suction pump

noun

: a common pump in which the liquid to be raised is pushed by atmospheric pressure into the partial vacuum under a retreating valved piston on the upstroke and reflux is prevented by a check valve in the pipe

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Dealers will replace the suction pump free of charge. — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024 For example, after installing a gripper and a suction pump, myBuddy can grab test tubes and pour liquids. — IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2022

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of suction pump was in 1825

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suction pump

noun
: a common pump in which the liquid to be raised is pushed by atmospheric pressure into the partial vacuum under a retreating valved piston on the upstroke and reflux is prevented by a valve in the pipe that permits flow in only one direction see stomach pump

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