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sump in Spanish

sump in Spanish is cárter — sump means a pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.

sump in Spanish

cárter
noun
(automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.

What does "sump" mean?

  1. noun A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
    "Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel."
  2. noun In a car engine, the reservoir at the bottom that holds the oil.
    "The mechanic drained the oil from the sump before replacing the filter."
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sump in a sentence

  • Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel.
  • The mechanic drained the oil from the sump before replacing the filter.
  • A cracked sump can leak oil all over the driveway.

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What is "sump" in Spanish?

"sump" in Spanish is cárter. sump means: A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.

How do you use "sump" in a sentence?

Example: "Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel." In Spanish, "sump" is cárter.

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