air chamber

A·ïr cham·ber

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer cheym-ber]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈtʃeɪm bər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer cheym-ber]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈtʃeɪm bər/

Definitions of air chamber words

noun air chamber a compartment in a device or structure that is filled with air 3
noun air chamber a chamber or cavity in a plant or animal that is filled with air or gas 3
noun air chamber a cavity or compartment full of air, esp. one used in hydraulics to equalize the flow of a fluid 3
noun air chamber a chamber containing air, as in a pump, lifeboat, or organic body. 1
noun air chamber Also called air cushion. a compartment of a hydraulic system containing air that by its elasticity equalizes the pressure and flow of liquid within the system. 1
noun air chamber a chamber, in a hydraulic system, in which air (or some other gas) is compressed to regulate the flow of a fluid. 0

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Origin of air chamber

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Air chamber

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air chamber popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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