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blowdown

Definition of blowdown

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1North American trees that have been blown down by the wind: [count noun]:he tramped miles through blowdowns after the hurricane
  • the blowing down of a tree or trees: blowdown occurs when soil and root balls can’t resist wind pressure
  • 2the removal of solids or liquids from a container or pipe using pressure: [as modifier]:designs had to withstand blowdown conditions

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