Uttal

  • UK:
    • IPA: /ˈɡaɪzə/
    • IPA: /ˈɡiːzə/
  • US:
    • IPA: /ˈɡaɪzɚ/
ÖversättningKontext
Substantiv
1.kaynaçgeologi, planetologi
2.gayzergeologi, planetologi

Definitioner

Substantiv

  1. (planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth at frequent intervals jets of water, mud etc., driven up by the expansive power of steam.
  2. (British, archaic) An instantaneous, and often dangerous, hot water heater.
  3. (South Africa) A domestic water boiler.

Exempel

  • Where a Geyser or hot-water heater is used it is a good and wise precaution to see that the bath-room, &c., when it is used is well ventilated.
  • Water was heated either on the gas stove, or on a wall mounted gas-fired "geyser" heater.
  • It was here I saw a geyser gas water heater in a bathroom for the first time. (I was afraid of it).

Böjningsformer

Pluralgeysers

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