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airwash

airwash

7.6
A stream of air that cleans a surface by blowing away dust
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • An airwash can effectively remove dust from equipment.
  • airwash system
  • doors with airwash

Examples

  • Many modern fireplaces include an airwash system to keep the glass clean.

  • The airwash system improved the factory's cleanliness.

  • The technician used an airwash to remove dust from the computer components.

  • Regular airwash maintenance helps extend the life of industrial filters.

  • The fireplace has an airwash system that prevents soot from building up on the glass.

  • Using an airwash technique, the technician cleaned the delicate equipment without causing damage.

  • The stove's airwash feature keeps the viewing window clear while it burns efficiently.

Synonyms

blowing
vsairwash
  • Specialized
38 7.3

Moving air or gas for use in factories and labs

is used specifically to clean surfaces by removing particles with an air stream

How Effective

to sandblast
  • Specialized
5 6.7
airwash
  • Specialized
7.6
wipe
18 1.0

Surface Forms

airwash singular
airwashes plural

Morphology

airwash = air + wash (transparent) = air + wash

Meaning is directly composed from 'air' + 'wash' indicating a washing process that uses air, so the components transparently predict the sense.

Etymology

Airwash is made from air and wash, so think of it as 'washing' with 'air', like a strong stream of air cleaning dust as water cleans dirt. So, an airwash is a process or system that uses moving air to remove dust and dirt from a surface.