blowoff

  • 1blowoff — [blō′ôf΄] n. 1. a blowing off of steam, water, etc. 2. a) the loss of topsoil by wind erosion b) the soil lost by this process …

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  • 2blowoff — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: blow off 1. a. : a blowing off of or as if of steam, water, or other fluid (as from a boiler); sometimes : something that is blown off …

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  • 3blowoff — /bloh awf , of /, n. 1. a current of escaping surplus steam, water, etc.: The safety valve released a violent blowoff from the furnace. 2. a device that permits and channels such a current. 3. Slang. a person who brags or boasts; a blow hard. 4.… …

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  • 4Blowoff — A term in technical analysis that refers to a sharp price increase that comes after a long period of price appreciation, and is followed by a fall in the price. A blowoff is seen as a rally s last breath and is a highly bearish sign. This large… …

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  • 5Blowoff valve — A blowoff valve (BOV) or dump valve is a pressure release system present in most turbocharged engines. Its purpose is to prevent compressor surge, and reduce wear on the turbocharger and engine. Blowoff valves relieve the damaging effects of… …

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  • 6blowoff valve — prapūtimo vožtuvas statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. blowing valve; blowoff valve; blowout valve; blowthrough valve; purge valve vok. Abblaseventil, n; Ausblaseventil, n; Schnüffelventil, n rus. продувочный вентиль, m; продувочный… …

    Automatikos terminų žodynas

  • 7blowoff cock — prapūtimo čiaupas statusas T sritis Energetika apibrėžtis Uždaromasis prapūtimo linijos įtaisas. atitikmenys: angl. blowoff cock; purge valve vok. Durchblasehahn, m; Durchblaseventil, n rus. продувочный вентиль, m; продувочный кран, m pranc.… …

    Aiškinamasis šiluminės ir branduolinės technikos terminų žodynas

  • 8blowoff — noun a) Something that is blown off b) The explosive separation of part of a rocket etc in order to prevent its destruction and allow for retrieval …

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  • 9blowoff — blow•off [[t]ˈbloʊˌɔf, ˌɒf[/t]] n. 1) mac a current of escaping surplus steam, etc 2) ban bus a temporary, sudden surge, as in prices • Etymology: 1830–40 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 10blowoff volume — An extraordinarily high volume trading session occurring suddenly in an uptrend, signaling the end of the trend. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary …

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