water seal
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Their multi-scale suction mechanism is an organic combination of mechanical conformation and regulated water seal.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2024
Before you turn the water on or flush a toilet, the drain pipes, beyond the water seal in your P-traps, are filled with air.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2023
When it’s time to eat, they pour in the boiling water, seal the bag, then tuck it into a coat or a beanie to keep things hot.
From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2017
This fermentation jar from Bay Area ceramist Sarah Kersten is lined with a food-safe glaze and has a "water seal," which eliminates evaporation and odors.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2015
Fill the jars full with fresh water, seal again and the fruit is ready for winter's use.
From Vaughan's Vegetable Cook Book (4th edition) How to Cook and Use Rarer Vegetables and Herbs by Anonymous
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