water level
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- noun
- Specialized
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indicador de nivel de agua
- If it does that, I would expect the water level to tilt within the glass.
Examples
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And then you have just a little alarm at some water sensors and it's a water level sensor at the bottom.
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The water level in the reservoir dropped significantly during the drought.
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Look at this water level indicator.
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"It depends on the water level and type of water: salt, brackish, or clean water."
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These enclosures contain a radiator, a pump, a reservoir, a water level indicator and fans all in one box.
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Make sure to regularly check the water level in the tank to avoid overflow.
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This device shows the current water level so you can monitor changes easily.
Synonyms
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A device that shows how much or how full something is, like a fuel meter
A device that shows how much water is in a tank or boiler
A device that shows the level of water in a tank, boiler, or reservoir
A clear tube that shows how much water is in a tank
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Whether referring to the height of water or an instrument that shows that height, the meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'water' (the liquid) with 'level' (a measured height/stage). This noun–noun composition follows a common and cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Water level also names a simple tool made from a clear tube filled with water. The water finds the same height at both ends and shows a straight line, so the term means 'an instrument that indicates the surface level of water'.