| 释义 |
water-hammer
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ intransitive verb
Etymology: water hammer
of water : to strike with a hammering sound against the walls of a sealed containing vessel from which the air has been removed
II. adjective
Etymology: water hammer
: of or relating to a water hammer; especially : characterized by a sharp but quickly fading impact
< a water-hammer pulse >
— compare corrigan pulse |