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VAPOR LOCK

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Vapor Lock.

Vapor Lock - as a noun

A stoppage in a pipeline caused by gas bubbles (especially a stoppage that develops in hot weather in an internal-combustion engine when fuel in the gas line boils and forms bubbles that block the flow of gasoline to the carburetor)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vapour lock

Example Sentences

"My car stalled due to a vapor lock in the fuel line."
"The mechanic fixed the vapor lock by replacing the faulty part."
"The high temperatures caused a vapor lock in the cooling system."
"In hot weather, motorcycles are prone to vapor lock issues."
"To prevent vapor lock, some vintage car owners use fuel additives."
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