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plenum-chamber

ple·num-cham·ber
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plee-nuh m, plen-uh m cheym-ber]
    • /ˈpli nəm, ˈplɛn əm ˈtʃeɪm bər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plee-nuh m, plen-uh m cheym-ber]
    • /ˈpli nəm, ˈplɛn əm ˈtʃeɪm bər/

Definition of plenum-chamber word

  • noun plenum-chamber a system of mechanical ventilation in which fresh air is forced into the spaces to be ventilated from a chamber (plenum chamber) at a pressure slightly higher than atmospheric pressure, so as to expel foul air. 1

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Origin of plenum-chamber

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Plenum-chamber

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

plenum-chamber popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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