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airlock

/ˈeərlɒk/ /ˈɛrlɑk/

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noun

حاجز هوائي

A small amount of air in a pipe that stops liquid flowing through it

Examples :

"The kitchen faucet sputtered and coughed, likely because of an airlock in the pipes. "

تطاير صنبور المطبخ وسعل، على الأرجح بسبب حاجز هوائي في الأنابيب.

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noun

غرفة معادلة الضغط

A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.

Examples :

"The astronauts used the airlock to safely enter the spacecraft's pressurized interior. "

استخدم رواد الفضاء غرفة معادلة الضغط للدخول بأمان إلى الجزء الداخلي المضغوط للمركبة الفضائية.

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