English Dictionary

water hammer

名詞

不可算名詞 可算名詞 歴史的

(uncountable) A surge of pressure in a pipe carrying a fluid; especially the banging sound in a steam or hot water pipe caused by bubbles of air, or by an abrupt alteration of the flow.

日本語の意味

水撃現象：配管内で液体を流す際に、流れの急変や気泡によって引き起こされる急激な圧力上昇と、それに伴う打撃音（バンという音）が生じる現象

The sudden closing of the valve caused a loud bang and a dangerous water hammer that damaged the fittings.

バルブを急に閉めたことで大きな衝撃音と配管を損傷する危険な水撃現象が発生した。

意味（1）

(uncountable) A surge of pressure in a pipe carrying a fluid; especially the banging sound in a steam or hot water pipe caused by bubbles of air, or by an abrupt alteration of the flow.

意味（2）

(countable, historical) A metal hammer used when heated, as by dipping in hot water, to blister the skin, as for counterirritation.

water hammers （ plural ）