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Vocabulary Entry
air-lock
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A mechanism that allows for the transfer of objects or people in and out of a sealed environment while maintaining pressure or atmosphere.
Example Sentences
"The astronaut entered the air-lock before stepping out into space."
"To fix the satellite, the crew had to seal the air-lock tightly."
"The laboratory has an air-lock to prevent contamination."
V
verb
To secure or seal something in an air-lock.
Example Sentences
"Before we start the experiment, we need to air-lock the samples."
"The technician will air-lock the chamber to ensure safety."
"Please air-lock the equipment to prevent any accidents during testing."