arrestor
- noun
- /əˈrɛstər/
- Specialized
:
filtro de chispas
- The mechanic installed an arrestor on the exhaust pipe to prevent wildfires.
Examples
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Every fireplace in the cabin was fitted with an arrestor for safety.
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The firefighter explained how the spark arrestor helps prevent fires by blocking burning embers from escaping the chimney.
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Before lighting the stove, she checked that the arrestor was clean and working properly.
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The engineer installed a new arrestor on the chimney.
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Many factories use spark arrestors to prevent fires.
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After the inspection, he replaced the old spark arrestor to ensure the engine would run safely without risking a fire.
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To comply with safety regulations, the diesel engine must be fitted with a spark arrestor to minimize the risk of sparks igniting nearby vegetation.
Synonyms
A metal mesh fitted on a chimney that stops sparks escaping and reduces fire risk
A wire mesh that stops small burning pieces from leaving a fireplace or chimney
A device that stops movement or limits flow in machines and electrical systems
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Arrestor: The word arrestor has the root arrest, meaning 'to stop', and the ending -or means 'something that does'. So a spark arrestor is a device that 'stops' sparks or burning bits from leaving engines, chimneys, or pipes and starting fires.
