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Airlock (Noun)

Meaning

A chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The astronauts entered the airlock to put on their suits before venturing into space.
  • Emergency evacuation procedures required the crew to seal themselves in the airlock in case of a loss of cabin pressure.
  • The space station's airlock had a faulty seal that needed to be replaced before the upcoming spacewalk.
  • To avoid decompression sickness, the astronauts had to spend several hours in the airlock to adjust to the lower air pressure.
  • The airlock could only accommodate two people at a time, slowing down the crew's preparations for the spacewalk.

Synonyms

  • Air Lock
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