supply chamber
- noun
- Specialized
:
cámara de suministro
- The printer's ink supply chamber needs to be refilled regularly for smooth operation.
Examples
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The supply chamber is located at the back of the machine.
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During maintenance, technicians inspected the supply chamber for blockages or leaks.
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The water flowed from the reservoir into a supply chamber before being distributed.
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Can you check the supply chamber for any leaks?
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The printer has a supply chamber that holds ink cartridges and automatically feeds them when needed.
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The air conditioning unit includes a supply chamber to ensure a steady flow of cool air.
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Before starting the machine, make sure the supply chamber is filled with the necessary materials.
Synonyms
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3.3
A small separate space inside a bigger thing where you keep things
18
4.7
A large supply of something kept for use when needed
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3.1
A large container that holds liquids like water in factories or farms
A large airtight container that stores gas for fuel
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Morphology
The meaning 'a compartment that holds or releases something' is directly and compositionally derived from 'supply' (to provide) modifying 'chamber' (an enclosed space). This attributive noun pattern is a common, transparent construction cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would be able to infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The compound supply chamber comes from machines and tools. A chamber is a small closed space and to supply is to give something, so it refers to the part that holds a fluid or material and lets it out when needed, which is why it means 'a compartment that holds something and releases it as needed'.