air lock meaning

UK /ɛə lɒk/ US /ɛr lɑk/ 2 syllables

air lock (noun): a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure.

Definition of air lock

  1. a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure

    Synonyms: airlock

    Type of: chamber

How to pronounce air lock

air lock is pronounced /ɛə lɒk/ in British English and /ɛr lɑk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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