Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extrusion
noun
/ɛkˈstruː.ʒən/
Definition
The process of shaping material by forcing it through a die.
Examples
- The extrusion of plastic into tubes is a common industrial process.
- In metalworking, extrusion can be used to make intricate shapes.
- Extrusion cooking is widely used in the food industry for snacks.
Meaning
Extrusion is often used in manufacturing to create objects of a fixed cross-sectional profile.
Synonyms
- shaping
- forming
- casting
