blowdown
/ˈbloʊˌdaʊn/
noun
- An event in which strong wind knocks down trees or other structures.
- The storm caused a massive blowdown in the national forest.
- Hikers had to climb over logs left by the blowdown.
- After the hurricane, the blowdown blocked many roads.
- The intentional release of pressure or material from a system, such as a boiler or pipeline.
- They used a blowdown valve to drain the tank.
- The operator performed a blowdown to remove sediment from the boiler.
- A scheduled blowdown helps maintain safe pressure levels.
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