air-pump

noun

Meaning

A device used to remove air from a container, creating a partial vacuum.

Examples

The early experiments with an air-pump demonstrated the properties of a vacuum.
He needed an air-pump to test the effects of low pressure on the materials.

Synonyms: vacuum pump, pump

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air-pump

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɛər ˌpʌmp

Definition

A device used to remove air from a container, creating a partial vacuum.

Examples

The early experiments with an air-pump demonstrated the properties of a vacuum.
He needed an air-pump to test the effects of low pressure on the materials.

How to Use air-pump

air-pump (collocation): The device itself. — "The air-pump hissed as it drew air out of the chamber."

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