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extrusion

Extrusion (noun) means a manufacturing process where a billet of material is pushed and/or drawn through a die to create a shaped rod, rail or pipe.

noun
1
A manufacturing process where a billet of material is pushed and/or drawn through a die to create a shaped rod, rail or pipe.
2
An item formed by the process of extrusion.
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Etymology

Mid-16th century from Latin extrūdere, from ex- (“out”) + trūdere (“to thrust”).

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What is the meaning of extrusion?

"extrusion" (noun) means a manufacturing process where a billet of material is pushed and/or drawn through a die to create a shaped rod, rail or pipe.

What are the different meanings of extrusion?

"extrusion" has 2 main meanings: 1. A manufacturing process where a billet of material is pushed and/or drawn through a die to create a shaped rod, rail or pipe; 2. An item formed by the process of extrusion.

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