Cavitation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001756",
  "term": "Cavitation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The formation of vapor-filled bubbles or cavities within a liquid, typically due to a rapid reduction in pressure. In biological contexts, this phenomenon can occur in tissues exposed to high-intensity ultrasound or rapid decompression. This process can lead to tissue damage or disruption of cellular structures.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "amnion"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 733 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cavitation/"
}