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Gas-blowoff-line

/ɡæs ˈbloʊ.ɒf laɪn/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #45000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A dedicated piping system used in industrial plants to safely vent, discharge, or divert excess gas away from pressure vessels and equipment.

    "Operators inspected the gas-blowoff-line prior to initiating the emergency depressurization sequence."
  2. 2

    A conduit or exhaust line designated for the controlled release of gaseous byproducts during maintenance or operational flare events.

    "The maintenance crew cleared any potential blockages inside the gas-blowoff-line."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Compound of the English words 'gas', 'blowoff' (from the phrasal verb blow off, originating in Middle English mechanics), and 'line' (from Old English līne). Developed during the 20th century in industrial engineering and chemical plant design contexts to designate specific piping systems for pressure relief.

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