air lock (Meaning)
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air lock (n)
a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
Synonyms & Antonyms of air lock
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air lock Sentence Examples
- The astronauts used the air lock to transition between the spacecraft and the outer space environment.
- Before entering the cleanroom, workers had to pass through an air lock to maintain a controlled environment.
- The submarine's crew waited patiently as the air lock cycled to allow entry into the deep sea.
- The laboratory contained hazardous materials, and an air lock was installed to prevent the release of contaminants.
- In the event of a chemical spill, the facility's emergency response plan involved sealing the affected area with an air lock.
- Space stations employ air locks to facilitate extravehicular activities without compromising the internal atmosphere.
- The high-security facility featured multiple layers of access control, including an air lock for added protection.
- The interplanetary mission required a specialized spacecraft with an air lock to accommodate spacewalks.
- The space habitat incorporated an innovative air lock design to minimize the loss of valuable resources.
- Deep-sea explorers utilized an advanced submersible with a double air lock system to withstand extreme underwater pressure.
FAQs About the word air lock
a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
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No antonyms found.
The astronauts used the air lock to transition between the spacecraft and the outer space environment.
Before entering the cleanroom, workers had to pass through an air lock to maintain a controlled environment.
The submarine's crew waited patiently as the air lock cycled to allow entry into the deep sea.
The laboratory contained hazardous materials, and an air lock was installed to prevent the release of contaminants.
