khí ép
Definition
- Noun:
- Compressed gas: A gas that is stored under high pressure in a container, such as a cylinder or tank. This is the most common general meaning.
- "The bends" / Decompression sickness (Medical): A dangerous condition caused by nitrogen bubbles forming in the bloodstream and tissues when a person surfaces too quickly from deep water diving or leaves a high-pressure environment. This is a specialized medical term.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Compressed gas):
- Thợ hàn cần bình khí ép để làm việc. (The welder needs a cylinder of compressed gas to work.)
- Xe buýt này chạy bằng khí ép thiên nhiên. (This bus runs on natural compressed gas.)
- Noun (Medical):
- Thợ lặn phải nổi lên từ từ để tránh bị khí ép. (Divers must surface slowly to avoid getting the bends.)
Advanced Usage
- "bệnh khí ép": This is the full medical term for decompression sickness.
- Triệu chứng của bệnh khí ép bao gồm đau khớp và chóng mặt. (Symptoms of decompression sickness include joint pain and dizziness.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khí nén (n): A synonym for compressed gas, often used in industrial contexts.
- Hệ thống khí nén điều khiển máy móc trong nhà máy. (The compressed air system controls machinery in the factory.)
Synonyms
- Compressed gas: Pressurized gas.
- Decompression sickness: The bends, caisson disease (medical).
Notes on Usage
- In everyday, non-medical contexts, "khí ép" almost always refers to compressed gas used for fuel, welding, or in industrial processes.
- The medical meaning is highly specific to diving, aviation, or pressurized work environments. The full term "bệnh khí ép" is typically used for clarity.