gravity feed
Americannoun
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the supplying of fuel, materials, etc., by force of gravity.
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a system or device designed for this purpose.
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Origin of gravity feed
First recorded in 1910–15
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He uses gravity feed to save pump costs.
From Time Magazine Archive
The boat�s height also allowed designers to place the fiberglass fuel tanks higher than the engines and to employ a simple gravity feed.
From Time Magazine Archive
This instrument should be placed higher than the auxiliary oil distributor itself to enable the oil to drain by gravity feed to the oiler.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
When using gravity feed without air pressure be sure to vent the tank to allow circulation of air.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
Many developments followed, among which was a combination of reservoir and gravity feed which maintained the oil at a constant level.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew
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