force pumps

A form of force pump — A kind of pump in which the upstroke of the piston draws liquid, through an inlet valve, into the cylinder. On the downstroke, the liquid is discharged, through an outlet valve, into the outlet pipe.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of force pump
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