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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCondensation-trap
/ˌkɒn.dɛnˈseɪ.p.træp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device or section in a pipe, flue, or system designed to collect and remove moisture formed by condensation, preventing it from damaging the system or flowing into unwanted areas.
"The exhaust system was fitted with a condensation-trap to prevent corrosive moisture from accumulating in the engine." - 2
A meteorological or geographical feature or microclimate condition where moisture condenses and remains trapped, often leading to localized saturation.
"The deep mountain valley acted as a natural condensation-trap, keeping the fog from dissipating all morning."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'condensation' (from Late Latin condensatio, stemming from condensare 'to make dense') and 'trap' (from Old English træppe, denoting a device used to catch). The compound emerged in technical and scientific English during the mid-20th century to describe specialized apparatuses designed to capture or prevent the accumulation of liquid water resulting from vapor cooling.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Condensation-trap" is said worldwide
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piège à condensation
Transliteration: pyɛʒ a kɔ̃.dɑ̃.sa.sjɔ̃
"Le système est équipé d'un piège à condensation pour éliminer l'eau."
Kondensatfalle
Transliteration: kɔn.dɛnˈzaːtˌfal.ə
"Die Kondensatfalle verhindert, dass Wasser in die Anlage gelangt."
trappola per condensa
Transliteration: ˈtrap.po.la per konˈdɛn.za
"Abbiamo installato una trappola per condensa nel tubo di scarico."
trampa de condensación
Transliteration: ˈtɾampa de konden.saˈsjon
"La trampa de condensación evita daños por humedad en el equipo."
coletor de condensação
Transliteration: ku.leˈtoʁ dʒi kõ.dẽ.saˈsɐ̃w
"O coletor de condensação deve ser esvaziado regularmente."
संघanan trap
Transliteration: sanghanan trap
Script: संघनन ट्रैप
"पाइपलाइन में नमी को रोकने के लिए एक संघनन ट्रैप लगाया गया है।"
冷凝收集器
Transliteration: lěng níng shōu jí qì
"该管道安装了一个冷凝收集器以排除水分。"
응축수 트랩
Transliteration: eung-chuk-su teu-raep
"배관 시스템에 응축수 트랩이 설치되어 있습니다."
ドレントラップ
Transliteration: doren torappu
"配管内の水分を防ぐためにドレントラップを取り付けました。"
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