Meaning Of The Word Airlock

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What's The Definition Of Airlock?

airlock
countable noun: An airlock is a bubble of air in a pipe that prevents liquid from flowing through.
countable noun: An airlock is a small room that is used to move between areas which do not have the same air pressure, for example in a spacecraft or submarine.

airlock in British English
noun: a bubble in a pipe causing an obstruction or stoppage to the flow

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