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airlock

Pronunciation: /ˈɛːlɒk/
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Definition of airlock

noun

  • 1a stoppage of the flow in a pump or pipe, caused by an air bubble.
  • 2a compartment with controlled pressure and parallel sets of doors, to permit movement between areas at different pressures.

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