air gap

American  

noun

1. Electricity. the space between two objects magnetically related, as between the rotor and the stator in a dynamo, or between two objects electrically related, as between the electrode and the tip of a spark plug.

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Etymology

Origin of air gap

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Example Sentences

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air gap

An air gap is a security measure used to isolate multiple systems from linking, such as a computer connecting to WiFi.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2023

“I swear there was only a foot of air gap left in the back part of her car,” he said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2023

When there is an air gap, food particles can build up and block the gap, preventing the dishwasher from draining properly.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 1, 2022

Its fire resistance comes from a two-layer construction, with an air gap in between for added insulation.

From Scientific American ● Jul. 25, 2022

Both poles of the magnet are therefore presented to the diaphragm and the only air gap in the magnetic circuit is that between the diaphragm and these poles.

From Cyclopedia of Telephony & Telegraphy Vol. 1 A General Reference Work on Telephony, etc. etc. by Kempster Miller

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