Definition of "supercavitation" []

• An extreme form of cavitation in which a single bubble of gas forms around an object moving through a liquid, significantly reducing drag (noun)

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• "The half sailboat, half plane uses technology known as supercavitation -- sailing just above the water's edge. more photos »"
• "The Shkval flies underwater inside a giant “envelope” of gas bubbles in a process called “supercavitation.”"
• "For instance, the new Ford-class carriers will be built with laser guns to kill incoming missiles, anti-torpedo torpedoes to deal with supercavitation technology, and electric catapults for launching UAVs in case fighter jets, with their human pilots, give way to enhanced remote-controlled Predators that can be re­fueled in the air."