单词 | air locking |
释义 | > as lemmasˈair ˌlocking ˈair ˌlocking n. the formation of an air lock (sense 2). ΚΠ 1907 C. Beadle Chapters on Papermaking II. xii. 142 A little consideration will show that the 'blowing' is due to air-locking, and some provision must be made either to prevent the air from reaching this spot or removing it. 1936 Aircraft Engin. Nov. 321/1 Airlocking was studied in the laboratory by observing the behaviour of a fuel-air system in glass pipes. 1956 Times 2 Oct. p. v./3 We were most careful in the orderly arrangement of steam pipes..to avoid air-locking. 2001 S. Roaf et al. Ecohouse (2002) ix. 212 Ensure that there is a pressure release valve at the highest point of the system to prevent air-locking in the system that may reduce its subsequent efficiency. < as lemmas |
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