Negative, cavitation is when the propellor or impellor moves liquid so fast it creates bubbles and the bubbles collapse back on themselves. It is a term in science.
Ventilation is when the design of the boat allows water to get under the hull and into the prop or pump. They are not the same thing and yes, many people do not know the difference.
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[kav-i-tey-shuh n]
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1.
the rapid formation and collapse of vapor pockets in a flowing liquid in regions of very low pressure, a frequent cause of structural damage to propellers, pumps, etc.
2.
such a pocket formed in a flowing liquid.
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