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CLAY POT WATER COOLER [1 record]

Record 1 2017-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Articles - Various
CONT

Earthen pots have small pores through which the water seeps ... as evaporation leads to cooling of the substance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles ménagers divers
DEF

Cruche de terre poreuse, à travers les parois de laquelle l'eau filtre lentement et s'évapore, ce qui a pour effet de rafraîchir l'eau qui reste.

OBS

La gargoulette repose sur le même principe que l'alcarazas, la réaction endothermique de l'évaporation.

Spanish

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