luchtsluis

Dutch

Etymology

From lucht (“air”) +‎ sluis (“lock, sluice”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlʏxt.slœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: lucht‧sluis

Noun

luchtsluis f (plural luchtsluizen, diminutive luchtsluisje n)

  1. airlock (pressure chamber between aerobic and vacuum areas)
    Synonym: druksluis
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