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supercavitation
su·per·cav·i·ta·tion [ spər kavə táysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
bubble formation that reduces drag: the formation of a large bubble around a fast-moving underwater object such as a submarine or torpedo that greatly reduces the viscous drag of the water

su·per·cav·i·tat·ing [ spər kávvi tàyting ] adjective
su·per·cav·i·ty noun
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