| 单词 | blowout |
| 释义 | blowout [`blō´au̇t] ELECTRICITY The melting of an electric fuse because of excessive current. ELECTROMAGNETISM The extinguishing of an electric arc by deflection in a magnetic field. Also known as magnetic blowout. ENGINEERING 1. The bursting of a container (such as a tube pipe, pneumatic tire, or dam) by the pressure of the contained fluid. 2. The rupture left by such bursting. 3. The abrupt escape of air from the working chamber of a pneumatic caisson. GEOLOGY Any of the various trough-, saucer-, or cuplike hollows formed by wind erosion on a dune or other sand deposit. HYDROLOGY A bubbling spring which bursts from the ground behind a river levee when water at flood stage is forced under the levee through pervious layers of sand or silt. Also known as sand boil. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING A sudden, unplanned escape of oil or gas from a well during drilling. |
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