Portuguese Word · Beginner

abafador

any person or device which snuffs or prevents the spread of fire

Pronunciation: /a.ba.faˈdoʁ/

Meaning

any person or device which snuffs or prevents the spread of fire

Example

Em 12 de março, três dias antes da explosão da P-36, um boletim relata problema no abafador de chamas, peça que impede que o gás retorne para a tubulação: […]

In March 12, three days before the explosion of P-36, a bulletin relates problems with the flame snuffer, a piece which prevents the gas from returning to the tubes: […]

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