释义 |
ˈpumpable, a. [f. pump v. + -able.] Capable of being pumped. Hence pumpaˈbility.
1881W. Williams in Knowledge No. 5. 88 The pumpability of the air from the receiver shows that [etc.]. 1935H. Moore Liquid Fuels vi. i. 193 The pour-point test..is only a rough guide in comparing the pumpability of different fuel oils at low temperatures. 1960Farmer & Stockbreeder 12 Jan. 66/2 Agitators make the mass pumpable, through tractor-powered open-vane centrifugal pumps. 1970Sci. Jrnl. Aug. 79/2 Traditional grouts are sand, lime or cement and sufficient water to make the mixture pumpable. 1973Nature 9 Mar. 90/3 For centrifugal pumps with enclosed disk-type impellers there is likely to be a better pumpability with viscoelastic liquids. 1979Civil Engineering Nov. 43/1 The bolt is installed and grouted by means of pumpable resin. |