| 单词 | vapour lock |
| 释义 | > as lemmasvapour lock vapour lock n. an interruption in the flow of a liquid through a pipe as a result of its vaporization. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > gas > becoming or making into gas > [noun] > becoming or making into vapour > break in liquid flow due to vaporization vapour lock1930 1930 S.A.E. Jrnl. 27 93/1 The more volatile a fuel, the greater will be the tendency to boil in the fuel-feed system as the engine warms up. If the fuel boils, then interruptions of flow due to vapor lock may be expected. 1951 O. Berthoud tr. P. H. Clostermann Big Show 39 My jettison-tank gave out—probably a vapour-lock in the feed pipes. 1974 Times 22 Mar. 15/4 Filter King is said..to prevent carburettor flooding..and to prevent vapour ‘lock’. < as lemmas |
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