Venthole (Noun)
Meaning
A hole for the escape of gas or air.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A venthole is a crucial safety feature in scuba diving cylinders to prevent over-pressurization.
- The engineer added a venthole to the coal mine's ventilation system to prevent methane buildup.
- To prevent explosion, the worker created a venthole in the tank for the safe release of pressurized air.
- The venthole in the carburetor allowed a small amount of fuel to escape under pressure.
- A properly installed venthole is necessary in a septic system to allow sewer gas to escape safely.