vapor lock

va·por lock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vey-per lok]
- /ˈveɪ pər lɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vey-per lok]
- /ˈveɪ pər lɒk/

Definitions of vapor lock words

noun vapor lock an obstruction to the flow of fuel to a gasoline engine, caused by the formation of bubbles in the gasoline as a result of overheating. 1
noun vapor lock a blocking or slowing of the flow of liquid fuel to an internal-combustion engine, caused by excessive heat which vaporizes fuel in the fuel line, fuel pump, etc. 0

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Parts of speech for Vapor lock

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exclamation

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vapor lock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

vapor lock usage trend in Literature

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