Die Sauerstoffmaske
Example: Die Sauerstoffmaske fällt bei Druckabfall automatisch herunter.
Definition
"Die Sauerstoffmaske" refers to the oxygen mask used in aviation and air travel, designed to provide passengers with a supply of oxygen automatically when cabin pressure drops, ensuring safety and preventing hypoxia during flight emergencies.
Etymology
The word "die Sauerstoffmaske" is a compound noun from German, where "Sauerstoff" means oxygen and "Maske" means mask. It literally translates to 'oxygen mask.' The term reflects its practical use in providing breathable oxygen, especially in aviation contexts.
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"Die Sauerstoffmaske" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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