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11air lock — air′ lock n. 1) civ an airtight chamber permitting passage to or from a space, as in a caisson, in which the air is kept under pressure 2) mac an impedance in the functioning of a pump or a system of piping caused by the presence of an air… …
12air-bell — airˈ bell noun An air bubble • • • Main Entry: ↑air …
13air twist — air twisted, adj. a serpentine motif within the stem of a goblet, produced by extending and twisting an air bubble during glass blowing. [1895 1900] * * * …
14Bubble wrap — For the brand with the same name, see Bubble Wrap (brand). Bubble wrap Bubble wrap is a pliable transparent plastic material commonly used for packing fragile items. Regularly spaced, protruding air filled hemispheres (bubbles) provide cushioning …
15Bubble ring — A bubble ring is an underwater ring vortex where an air bubble occupies the core of the vortex, forming a ring shape. The ring of air as well as the nearby water spins toroidally as it travels through the water, much like a flexible bracelet… …
16air bell — noun 1. : an air bubble 2. : an undeveloped spot on a negative or print caused by the adherence of an air bubble to the film surface during development * * * Glassmaking. an air bubble formed in glass during blowing and often retained as a… …
17bubble — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. globule, blob. See rotundity, deception. v. i. effervesce, boil, gurgle. See agitation, transientness, water. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. globule, sac, air bubble, soap bubble, balloon, droplet, foam,… …
18air embolism — an air bubble that obstructs the outflow of blood from the right ventricle of the heart through the lungs. Air may gain access to the circulation as a result of surgery, injury, or intravenous infusions. The patient experiences breathlessness and …
19air lock — noun a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure • Syn: ↑airlock • Hypernyms: ↑chamber * * * noun 1. : an air space with two airtight doors or openings for permitting entrance to or exit from a sealed off space under… …
20air lock — 1. Civ. Eng. an airtight chamber permitting passage to or from a space, as in a caisson, in which the air is kept under pressure. 2. the impedance in the functioning of a pump or a system of piping caused by the presence of an air bubble; vapor… …
