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makeup

English translation: to supply more liquid until it reaches the correct level

17:52 Jan 24, 2002
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering
English term or phrase: makeup
There is a makeup line from the expansion tank to coolant inlet (13) to help keep the coolant in the oil cooler and aftercooler circuit at the correct level
What "makeup" could be?
john
Selected answer:to supply more liquid until it reaches the correct level
Explanation:
The meaning of "make up" is "to supply what is lacking" (Funk and Wagnalls Standard Dictionary).

Here is a reference with a similar meaning:
http://www.cornellpump.com/referpp/los.htm
"When the liquid level in the receiver drops to its low level the solenoid valve opens up, and the high pressure, high temperature liquid from the condenser side flashes through the expansion valve and into the receiver until the operating level is restored. This is referred to as the liquid makeup line."
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Margaret Schroeder
Mexico
Local time: 11:34
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5 +4to supply more liquid until it reaches the correct level
Margaret Schroeder


  

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to supply more liquid until it reaches the correct level


Explanation:
The meaning of "make up" is "to supply what is lacking" (Funk and Wagnalls Standard Dictionary).

Here is a reference with a similar meaning:
http://www.cornellpump.com/referpp/los.htm
"When the liquid level in the receiver drops to its low level the solenoid valve opens up, and the high pressure, high temperature liquid from the condenser side flashes through the expansion valve and into the receiver until the operating level is restored. This is referred to as the liquid makeup line."


Margaret Schroeder
Mexico
Local time: 11:34
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 189
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
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