hydrostatic lock
A condition that arises when a device which compresses gases seizes up because of the…A condition that arises when a device which compresses gases seizes up because of the infiltration of liquid, which prevents further compression.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)A condition that arises when a device which compresses gases seizes up because of the infiltration of liquid, which prevents further compression.
(countable)A lock for raising and lowering boats on a canal or waterway that operates by using pressurized water to flood or drain the level inside the lock.
(countable)A locking mechanism that uses hydrostatic pressure in order to achieve a seal.
Forms
plural: hydrostatic locks| Singular | hydrostatic lock |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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