manifold
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7.7
- noun
- /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/
- Specialized
:
colector
- The mechanic explained how the manifold distributes coolant throughout the engine.
- exhaust manifold
- valve manifold
- manifold chamber
Please don't use PVC for your air manifold.
- Please don't use PVC for your air manifold.
- First up, I just want to say these manifolds worked great.
Examples
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I think we broke the gasket on the manifold.
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The J6 series of distribution manifolds controls multiple outlets from a single source inlet.
Academic text (2004) -
We'll take this manifold into the shop.
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For gas or liquid applications, the manifold has fewer potential leak points, according to the company.
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We are in luck, the intake and exhaust manifolds are both fine.
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Intake manifold's going to have to be reworked.
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You must connect the hydraulic manifold... ...to the outside door mechanism... ...so that the indicator reads "shut" when the door is actually open.
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The meter provides automatic switching for manifold applications and temperature compensation with RTD input.
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Bio-Chem will make the valves available separately or integrate them into a manifold for customers.
Academic text (2004) -
A high-flow hydraulic manifold and electronic control system matches peak slide-valve-actuator control with modern process control system operation.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
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7.0
A part of an engine that sends air or a mix of air and fuel to the cylinders
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7.2
A pipe that collects hot gases from an engine and sends them to the exhaust pipe
A part of an engine that sends air and sometimes fuel to the cylinders
Compounds
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1
7.2
A pipe that collects hot gases from an engine and sends them to the exhaust pipe
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1
7.0
A part of an engine that sends air or a mix of air and fuel to the cylinders
- Specialized
A part of an engine that sends air and sometimes fuel to the cylinders
How Complex
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1
7.0
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17
7.7
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145
4.1
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21
3.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Manifold comes from old words meaning 'many' and 'fold', so think of many + fold. A manifold in engines or plumbing is a single part that joins or sends fluid to many pipes, which is why the name fits.