extrusion
12 synonyms for extrusion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (manufacturing) A process in which material is pushed or pulled through a shaped opening to make a long rod, rail or pipe.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Dating from the mid-16th century, this comes from Latin extrūdere, formed from ex- (“out”) and trūdere (“to thrust”).
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