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Airlock
Meaning
Noun
●
A
sealed
,
airtight
chamber
, such
as in
a
manned
spacecraft
or
submarine
, used to provide access to and from the
sealed
area without
allowing
air out
or water in.
●
In Architecture & Rooms:
A
vestibule
,
foyer
or
entranceway
with
doors
to the
exterior
on one end and
doors
to the
interior
on the other,
functioning
to keep
indoor
and
outdoor
air
,
humidity
, and
air
temperatures
separate.
●
Alternative form of
air
lock
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