õhuvahe
Õhuvahe is Estonian for an air gap: a space between two objects that is filled with air. It can act as an insulating, dielectric, or damping layer, depending on the context. The term is widely used in engineering, architecture and science to describe a deliberate separation where air serves as a barrier or medium.
Etymology and usage: the word combines õhk (air) and vahe (gap or space). In technical language it
Applications: In architecture and window technology, õhuvahe refers to the air layer between panes in double-
Measurement and variation: the size of an õhuvahe varies by application, typically from a few millimeters in
See also: insulation, double glazing, dielectric, magnetic circuit, air layer.