파이프나 펌프 내부에 공기 방울이 생겨 액체의 흐름이 막히는 현상.
A blockage of the flow in a pump or pipe, caused by an air bubble.
예문:
"The technician had to bleed the system to clear a stubborn airlock in the cooling loop."
"If an airlock forms in the pump, it may run dry and sustain permanent damage."
압력이 다른 두 공간 사이를 이동할 수 있도록 기압을 조절하는 두 개의 문이 달린 밀폐실.
A compartment with controlled pressure and parallel sets of doors, to permit movement between areas at different pressures.
예문:
"The space station's airlock is the only barrier between the breathable atmosphere and the vacuum of space."
"Divers must spend several minutes in the airlock to adjust to the changing pressure levels."