extrusion
/ɪkˈstruʒən/
noun
- The process of forcing a material through a shaped opening to create a long, uniform product.
- During extrusion, the melted metal is pushed through a die to form a continuous shape.
- Plastic extrusion is commonly used to produce pipes and tubing for plumbing.
- The factory uses aluminum extrusion to make window frames of various lengths.
- A product made by the extrusion process.
- The store sells rubber extrusions used as weather seals for doors.
- Each extrusion was cut into precise lengths for the construction project.
- The engineer inspected the plastic extrusion for any cracks or bubbles.