water hammer
Meaning
- (uncountable) A surge of pressure in a pipe carrying a fluid; especially the banging sound in a steam or hot water pipe caused by bubbles of air, or by an abrupt alteration of the flow.
- (countable, historical) A metal hammer used when heated, as by dipping in hot water, to blister the skin, as for counterirritation.
Synonyms
Translations
coup de bélier
θόρυβος υδροσωλήνα
drukstoot waterslag
golpe de aríete
golpe de ariete
Wasserschlag
su koçu
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