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Meaning
Noun
●
In Automotive:
A
protective
system in
automobiles
in which when a
crash
occurs
, a
bag
containing
nitrogen
,
formed
by the
explosive
decomposition
of
sodium azide
,
quickly
inflates
in front of
the
driver
or
passenger
,
preventing
injury
to the
head
. Side
air bags
, including the
back seat
passenger
s, also
prevent
injury
.
●
A
similar
inflated
bag
used in
performing
stunts
, etc.
●
A person who
talks
too much
; a
windbag
or gossip.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
airbag
English
air
English
air
Middle English (1100-1500)
aeir
Anglo-Norman
bag
English
bagge
Middle English (1100-1500)
baggi
Old Norse
Sourced from
Etym
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