pressurizer
/ˈprɛʃəˌraɪzər/
noun
- A device or system that maintains a specific pressure in a container or system, especially in a nuclear reactor or industrial process.
- Technicians checked the pressurizer to ensure it was functioning correctly before starting the reactor.
- The pressurizer in the nuclear plant keeps the water from boiling by maintaining high pressure.
- A faulty pressurizer can cause dangerous fluctuations in the system's pressure.
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