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vapour lock

/ˈveɪpər lɒk/

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/ˈveɪpər lɒk/C1formalamericantechnical
  • ruСостояние, при котором пузырьки пара образуются в системе жидкого топлива, блокируя поток топлива и вызывая остановку двигателя или невозможность запуска, обычно из-за чрезмерного нагрева.

A condition in which vapor bubbles form in a liquid fuel system, blocking the flow of fuel and causing an engine to stall or fail to start, typically due to excessive heat.

  1. Fuel system problemC1formal

    A disruption in the fuel supply to an engine caused by vaporization of fuel in the fuel line, pump, or carburetor, typically due to excessive heat.

    ruПаровая пробка

    • The car stalled on the highway because of a vapour lock in the fuel line.
    • Old cars are more prone to vapour lock on hot summer days.
    • The mechanic explained that vapour lock occurs when the fuel boils in the pump.