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Noun air lock has 1 sense
- airlock, air lock - a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
--1 is a kind of chamber
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Air Lock
Definition: An airtight chamber or enclosure used to prevent the exchange of air between two spaces, typically in order to maintain pressure, control temperature, or protect against contamination.
Part of Speech: Noun
Senses:
- A device used in plumbing or space technology to trap air and prevent it from flowing back into a system.
- An airtight chamber in a spacecraft or scuba diving apparatus to allow the transfer of people or objects without the loss of air pressure.
- A small passage or chamber with two airtight doors, used as a safety measure to prevent the escape of air and entry of foreign substances, especially in certain industrial processes.
Sample Sentences:
- The plumber installed an air lock in the pipes to prevent any backflow of air.
- The astronauts entered the air lock before embarking on their spacewalk.
- As a safety precaution, the laboratory had an air lock to ensure no contaminants would enter the controlled environment.
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