"suction point" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: suction points [plural]
Etymology: suction + point Etymology templates: {{compound|en|suction|point}} suction + point Head templates: {{en-noun}} suction point (plural suction points)
  1. A hole in the floor exposing a pit beneath the foundation of a building, used for soil suction in radon mitigation. Related terms: suction pit
    Sense id: en-suction_point-en-noun-3oiBOc3z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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