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pressure cabin

pressure cabin

4.0
A part of a plane or spacecraft kept with extra air so people can breathe normally
  • noun
  • /ˈprɛʃər ˈkæbɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cabina de presión
  • The pressure cabin ensures a safe environment for passengers.

Examples

  • The Boeing 747 features a sophisticated pressure cabin that allows passengers to remain comfortable during long flights.

  • Astronauts rely on the spacecraft's pressure cabin to survive in the vacuum of space.

  • A sudden loss of pressure in the pressure cabin can cause serious emergencies at high altitude.

  • Many pressure cabins are equipped with oxygen masks.

  • The astronaut always felt safe inside the pressure cabin during the mission to the space station.

  • Passengers enjoyed their flight knowing they were protected by a well-constructed pressure cabin at cruising altitude.

  • The design of the pressure cabin allows it to maintain a breathable environment even at high elevations.

How Pressurized

hyperbaric chamber
  • Specialized
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pressure cabin
  • Specialized
4.0

Surface Forms

pressure cabin singular
pressure cabins plural

Morphology

pressure + cabin

The meaning is directly compositional: 'pressure' (increased air pressure) + 'cabin' (enclosed space) yields a cabin in which pressure is maintained, so a learner who knows both words can infer the intended concept. Although native usage more often prefers 'pressurized cabin' or 'cabin pressure', the semantic combination is transparent and cross-linguistically straightforward.

Etymology

Pressure cabin is a small room on a plane or spacecraft where the air is kept at extra pressure so people can 'breathe normally' even at 'high altitudes' or in space. So, it means the part of the aircraft kept at higher air pressure to keep the people inside safe.