airlock

hava kilidi

a sealed compartment that allows people or objects to move between areas of different air pressure without letting the air mix

The airlock allows astronauts to leave the space station safely.

• Before the EVA, the engineers checked the airlock seals for any leaks.
• The submarine's airlock was used to transfer equipment without flooding the vessel.
• Scientists designed a double-door airlock to improve safety during experiments.
• During the mission, the crew had to troubleshoot a malfunctioning airlock control panel.

• airlock chamber · hava kilidi bölmesi The astronaut entered the airlock chamber before stepping onto the lunar surface.
• airlock door · hava kilidi kapısı The airlock door sealed automatically after the pressure was equalized.
• go through the airlock Crew members must go through the airlock before exiting the spacecraft.

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