Suction cup
device or object that uses the negative fluid pressure of air or water to adhere to nonporous surfaces, creating a partial vacuum
A suction cup, also known as a sucker, is an object that uses the negative fluid pressure of air or water to stick to surfaces, creating a partial vacuum.[1]
Suction cups are inspired by the ones used by octopuses and squids.[2]
References
change- ↑ ""Suction Cup" m-w.com". Merriam Webster: An Encyclopædia Britannica Company. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- ↑ "Well-Armed Design: 8 Octopus-Inspired Technologies". livescience.com. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
