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water seal

noun

  1. a small amount of water contained in the trap of a drain to prevent the passage of foul smells
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Their multi-scale suction mechanism is an organic combination of mechanical conformation and regulated water seal.

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Before you turn the water on or flush a toilet, the drain pipes, beyond the water seal in your P-traps, are filled with air.

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One said: “Don’t take it out of the water. Seal the area, turn it into a tourist attraction and open it up to the world.”

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When it’s time to eat, they pour in the boiling water, seal the bag, then tuck it into a coat or a beanie to keep things hot.

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There are traditional donabe for soups and stews, a grill version and even a stovetop smoker with a water seal to keep the smoke from invading your kitchen.

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