Cavitation is the formation of vapor bubbles in a liquid due to a decrease in pressure, relevant in the flow of fluids around asbestos fibers.
Origin
The term "cavitation" derives from the Latin word "cavus," meaning "hollow" or "cavity." It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the phenomenon observed in fluid dynamics.
Significance in Asbestos Context
In the context of asbestos, cavitation is significant because it can affect the dispersion and behavior of asbestos fibers in water systems. Understanding cavitation helps in assessing the potential release and spread of asbestos fibers in industrial and environmental settings.
Example Sentence
The study of cavitation in water pipes containing asbestos cement is crucial for understanding how asbestos fibers might be released into the water supply.
Related Terms
Fluid dynamics, asbestos cement, fiber dispersion, erosion, turbulence.
Notes
- Cavitation can lead to the erosion of materials, which is a concern in systems containing asbestos.
- The phenomenon is not unique to asbestos but is relevant due to its potential impact on asbestos-containing materials.
In the research library
3 studies in our medical research library mention Cavitation in the title or abstract. Among the most cited:
- The probability of malignancy in solitary pulmonary nodules. Application to small radiologically indeterminate nodulesS.J. Swensen, M.D. Silverstein, D.M. Ilstrup, et al, 1997 · Archives of Internal Medicine · cited 600 times
- Pseudomesotheliomatous angiosarcoma: a pleuropulmonary lesion simulating malignant pleural mesotheliomaG. Falconieri, R. Bussani, M. Mirra, et al, 1997 · Histopathology · cited 34 times
- A new approach to the decontamination of asbestos-polluted waters by treatment with oxalic acid under power ultrasoundF. Turci, M. Tomatis, S. Mantegna, et al, 2008 · Ultrasonics Sonochemistry · cited 16 times
The journals that publish most on it: Histopathology (1), Archives of Internal Medicine (1).
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