air lock

noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

airlock(English)vapor lock(English)hydrostatic lock(English)lockshield(English)bleed(English)air bubble(English)freeze valve(English)liquid air(English)

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