luchtsluis

Dutch

Etymology

From lucht (“air”) +‎ sluis (“lock, sluice”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlʏxt.slœy̯s/

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• Hyphenation: lucht‧sluis

Noun

luchtsluis f (plural luchtsluizen, diminutive luchtsluisje n)

1. airlock (pressure chamber between aerobic and vacuum areas)

   Synonym: druksluis