pressure dome
- noun
- /ˈprɛʃər doʊm/
- Specialized
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cúpula de presión
- The research team conducted their experiments inside a pressure dome to simulate Martian conditions.
Examples
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Building a pressure dome is essential for habitats planned on the Moon or Mars.
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After the storm, the pressure dome remained intact, safely protecting the equipment and personnel inside.
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The pressure dome protects sensitive equipment inside.
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Many scientists study the pressure dome effect on plants.
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Building a pressure dome is essential for habitats planned on the Moon or Mars.
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The research team conducted their experiments inside a pressure dome to simulate Martian conditions.
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After the storm, the pressure dome remained intact, safely protecting the equipment and personnel inside.
Synonyms
A part of a plane or spacecraft kept with extra air so people can breathe normally
How Pressurized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning of 'pressure dome' is directly derivable from 'pressure' (pressurised air/force) + 'dome' (a rounded enclosure); a learner who knows both words can reasonably infer it refers to a dome associated with or maintaining pressure (an enclosure kept at higher internal pressure). The noun–noun compounding is a productive, transparent pattern in English and is cross-linguistically common, so the expression is compositional and easily understood by B1 learners.
Etymology
Pressure dome comes from the image of a round dome that holds higher pressure inside, like a big air bubble that keeps people and equipment safe. So, it means a building or cover that is 'kept at a higher or controlled air pressure' to 'protect' what is inside.