1. forming cavities or hollow spaces; undergoing cavitation (the rapid formation and collapse of vapor bubbles in a liquid)
Usage: technical; present participle of cavitate

1. characterized by or undergoing the formation of cavities or cavitation
Usage: technical; commonly used in engineering and medical contexts

Examples

• The cavitating bubbles in the pump caused significant noise and vibration.
• Cavitating flow can damage propeller blades over time.
• The dentist identified cavitating lesions on the patient's teeth.
• Engineers worked to prevent cavitating conditions in the hydraulic system.
• The cavitating region near the turbine blade required immediate inspection.
• Ultrasound therapy uses cavitating bubbles to break down tissue.
• The cavitating erosion on the metal surface indicated prolonged exposure to high-speed fluid.