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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Abbreviation of hydrostatic lock (a condition affecting a compression device that compresses gases, having been infiltrated by an unsustainable amount of incompressible liquid, or, being unable to further compress gases, locking the device in place). abbreviation, alt-of

Verb

1. 1
   Abbreviation of hydrostatic lock (to enter a hydrolock). abbreviation, alt-of

Etymology

Blend of hydrostatic + lock.

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