der Druckkörper
Translation
pressure vessel, pressure hull, pressure body
Examples
Der Druckkörper des U-Boots ist sehr stabil.
The submarine's pressure hull is very stable.
Ein Riss im Druckkörper kann katastrophal sein.
A crack in the pressure vessel can be catastrophic.
Grammar Patterns
der Druckkörper (nominative) The pressure vessel is damaged.
des Druckkörpers (genitive) the wall of the pressure vessel
dem Druckkörper (dative) to work on the pressure vessel
den Druckkörper (accusative) to inspect the pressure vessel
Similar Words
Synonyms: Druckbehälter, Druckgefäß
Etymology
From 'Druck' (pressure) and 'Körper' (body). A body designed to withstand pressure.
Memory Tips
Think of a strong 'body' (Körper) holding back immense 'pressure' (Druck), like a submarine deep in the ocean.