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Meaning of dry sprinkler | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A sprinkler (fire protection device) having pressurized air in the distribution pipes until a heat-activated sprinkler head opens and releases the stored air pressure, which opens the water valve.

Examples

“A dry sprinkler may be used where there is a risk of water freezing solid within the pipes.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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