pipage

/ˈpɪɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of sucking or drawing in air or a fluid, especially through a tube or pipe

“The surgeon explained the process of the pipage to the patient before the operation.”

2. noun

a small amount of fluid drawn into or sucked through a tube or pipe

“The pipage of the syringe was too small to fill the container completely.”

Synonyms

  • draught
  • suction

Antonyms

  • ejection
  • exhaust