wet sump

noun

A type of engine sump where oil pools in a pan at the bottom of the engine.

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Meanings

nounwet sump (plural wet sumps)

plural wet sumps

  1. automotiveA type of engine sump where oil pools in a pan at the bottom of the engine.
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APA

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