Hydrostatic lock Moderate

Origin: Greek prefix hydro-

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

A condition that arises when a device which compresses gases seizes up because of the infiltration of liquid, which prevents further compression.

Verb

To seize up because liquid has infiltrated a mechanism for compressing gasses.

See Also

drain lower infiltration flood mechanism seal liquid raise

Related Terms

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Rhyming Words

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