单词 | spark-arrester |
释义 | > as lemmasspark-arrester c. (Also arrestor.) A device in chimneys, etc., as an electrical precipitator, for preventing smoke or fire; also spark-arrester. Cf. also lightning n. and adj. Compounds 3. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > heat > heating or making hot > that which or one who heats > [noun] > a device for heating or warming > devices for heating buildings, rooms, etc. > chimney > device to prevent smoke or fire spark-arrester1838 1838 Civil Engineer & Architect's Jrnl. 1 134/1 The adaptation of this contrivance, and also the spark arrester, is very much called for. 1879 Cassell's Techn. Educator I. 145/2 In American locomotives the top of the funnel is..fitted with a contrivance known as a ‘spark-trap’ or ‘spark-arrester’. 1881 Times 17 Feb. 11/4 The alleged negligence of the defendants in having a defective spark arrester on the engine. 1922 W. Schlich Man. Forestry (ed. 4) I. 190 Measures necessary to prevent forest fires must be taken, such as..the provision of efficient spark arresters. 1950 Hansard Commons CCCCLXXVIII. 271/1 The British Electricity Authority are in process of..installing what are known as [smoke] arresters. spark-arrester C1. In the names of contrivances for the arresting, etc., of sparks in locomotive funnels or in chimneys, as spark-arrester, spark-baffler, spark guard, spark plate, spark trap.Also, in later use, spark-condenser, spark-consumer, etc. ΚΠ 1833 J. C. Loudon Encycl. Cottage Archit. §799 What is called a spark plate (a broad plate of cast iron, to reflect back the sparks, and prevent their reaching up to the hops). 1838 Civil Engineer & Architect's Jrnl. 1 134/1 The adaptation of this contrivance, and also the spark arrester, is very much called for. 1873 Medley Autumn Tour U.S. & Canada ix. 142 The locomotives are generally provided with spark-bafflers to the funnels. 1879 Cassell's Techn. Educator (new ed.) I. 145/2 In American locomotives the top of the funnel is..fitted with a contrivance known as a ‘spark-trap’ or ‘spark-arrester’. 1901 Scotsman 7 Mar. 6/1 To force railway companies to attach spark guards to locomotive engines. < as lemmas |
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