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  • 91air-bound — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : obstructed or inoperative because of air in a space normally filled with liquid an air bound pipe * * * /air bownd /, adj. stopped up by air. [1910 15; AIR1 + BOUND1] …

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  • 92Air cooler — is designated for refrigeration and condensation of process gas and condensate flows. It operates in an open air process site in moderate and cold climate regions. The process flow temperature is −40 to 300°С at pressures up to 7.5 MPa. Heat… …

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  • 93air valve — /ˈɛə vælv/ (say air valv) noun 1. a device for controlling the flow of air through a pipe. 2. a device for releasing air that has accumulated in a pipeline, as at the top of a hill …

  • 94air line — [1] A pipe, hose, or duct in a vehicle which permits the flow of air or vacuum. [2] The supply line coming from an air compression tank to drive air tools or inflate tires …

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  • 95air valve — a device for controlling the flow of air, as from a pipe or tank. * * * air valve, a valve for controlling the flow of air into or out of pipes or enclosures …

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  • 96air casing — noun 1. : a casing (as of sheet iron) surrounding a pipe or reservoir with an air space between to prevent transmission of heat 2. : the coaming around the stack of a ship at the weather deck serving to ventilate the boiler room * * * a casing… …

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  • 97air line — noun 1. : a straight line through the air between two points that disregards irregularities of the intervening ground or space : beeline; also : a great circle arc between two points on the earth s surface 2. : a pipe or hose used to supply air… …

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  • 98pipe dream — noun for most aspiring actors, that starring role is just a pipe dream Syn: fantasy, false hope, illusion, delusion, daydream, chimera; castle in the air, castle in Spain; informal pie in the sky …

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  • 99Air level — Level Lev el (l[e^]v [e^]l), n. [OE. level, livel, OF. livel, F. niveau, fr. L. libella level, water level, a plumb level, dim. of libra pound, measure for liquids, balance, water poise, level. Cf. {Librate}, {Libella}.] 1. A line or surface to… …

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  • 100air valve — a device for controlling the flow of air, as from a pipe or tank. * * * …

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