agitation
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- noun
- /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/
- In the lab, they required constant agitation of the solution to achieve the desired chemical reaction.
- mechanical agitation
- agitation of the water
Examples
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The chef used vigorous agitation to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter.
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The results clearly demonstrate that by increasing the agitation speed, the biosorption of dyes from all five samples increased.
Academic text (2015) -
Larissa remembered its agitation when she had tried to drink from the plants.
Fiction book (1992) -
But the single fish continued its agitation, apparently not noticing Delia's gift.
Fiction book (1996) -
The dip tank will connect to an air blower system for agitation and mixing during cleaning.
Academic text (2002) -
The first facility used mechanical agitation of sludge, while the second used a fine-bubble diffused-air system.
Academic text (2005) -
Cedar Grove minimizes agitation of piles to prevent unnecessary movement and potential emissions.
Academic text (2000) -
In fact, in-vessel composting facilities with some agitation systems are being tested for the composting of sludge from wastewater treatment plants.
Academic text (2001) -
Effective agitation of the paint ensures a uniform color before applying it to the wall.
Synonyms
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A quick repeated movement back and forth or up and down that makes things tremble
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Mixing a liquid using a spoon or stick
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Water that moves in strong, swirling ways
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Shaking a bottle to mix the liquid inside
Antonyms
How Vigorous
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Agitation comes from the verb agitate, built on the root ag- meaning 'to move', and originally meant 'to shake or stir'. So physical agitation is the literal 'shaking' or stirring that helps mix things or make bubbles.