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extrusion

[ik-stroo-zhuhn] / ɪkˈstru ʒən /


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That equates to 48 downstream U.S. jobs for every one job at a smelter — and that includes more than 170 extrusion plants in 36 states.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

“We’ve become disadvantaged pretty significantly,” said Jeff Lehman, North America president for Norsk Hydro’s aluminum extrusion business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026

In order to mimic this structure, manufacturers use processes such as stretching, kneading, folding, layering, 3D printing and extrusion.

From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2024

Dekker provided the first demonstration of this loop extrusion predicted by Mirny, collaborated on synthetic cells with Schwille, and developed new ways to use nanopores—holes or membranes of nanometer size—to sequence DNA and proteins.

From Science Magazine ● Jun. 6, 2024

There was a high priest of illusion Who rose by his leader's extrusion; By way of amends He invites his old friends To extinguish their prospects by Fusion.

From Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 24, 1920. by Various

Because bronchoconstriction causes so many cell extrusions, it damages the airway barrier which causes inflammation and excess mucus.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 4, 2024

For example, Mount St. Helens’ eruption that began in 2004 taught scientists that dome growth — or lava extrusions — can occur after long periods of inactivity without obvious signals.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 7, 2023

“Aluminum extrusions, historically from Russia, are just not available, or available after many months at astronomical prices.”

From Washington Times ● Apr. 3, 2023

In the center of the hall a troupe of musicians pluck their fleshy instruments, the cartilaginous extrusions from their caved-in bellies thrumming to a familiar tune.

From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2019

Forms are built from drips, extrusions, dribbles and melting oozes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2016




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