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brake cylinder
 

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Noun brake cylinder has 1 sense
  1. brake cylinder, hydraulic brake cylinder, master cylinder - a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston
    --1 is a kind of cylinder, piston chamber
    --1 is a part of hydraulic brake, hydraulic brakes

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Brake Cylinder

A brake cylinder is a vital component of a vehicle's braking system. It converts the hydraulic pressure from the brake pedal into mechanical force that applies the brakes.

As a Noun:

Sense 1:

In automotive engineering, a brake cylinder refers to a cylindrical device that houses the pistons and seals, responsible for the application of hydraulic pressure to the brakes.

Example Sentence: I had to replace the brake cylinder in my car because it was leaking.

Sense 2:

In railway terminology, a brake cylinder is a critical part of the train's braking system, controlling the pressure of compressed air that actuates the brakes.

Example Sentence: The train's brake cylinder malfunctioned, leading to an unexpected emergency stop.

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