sprinkler system
sprin·kler sys·tem
S s Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spring-kler sis-tuh m]
- /ˈsprɪŋ klər ˈsɪs təm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spring-kler sis-tuh m]
- /ˈsprɪŋ klər ˈsɪs təm/
Definitions of sprinkler system words
- noun sprinkler system apparatus for automatically extinguishing fires in a building, consisting of a system of water pipes in or below the ceilings, with valves or sprinklers usually made to open automatically at a certain temperature. 1
- noun sprinkler system spray device for watering soil 1
- noun sprinkler system a fire-extinguishing system that releases water from overhead pipes through nozzles (sprinklers) opened automatically by a rise in temperature 0
- noun sprinkler system a system of pipes and attached nozzles carrying water or other extinguishing fluid throughout a building for protection against fire: it usually operates automatically when exposed to abnormal heat 0
- noun sprinkler system a system of pipes and nozzles, often underground, for watering a lawn, golf course, etc. 0
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Origin of sprinkler system
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Sprinkler system
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sprinkler system popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
sprinkler system usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sprinkler system
noun sprinkler system
- fire alarm — a signal that warns that a fire has started.
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