flapping

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(′flap·iŋ)

(metallurgy) Striking through the surface of molten copper to hasten oxidation by increasing the exposure to air.

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A condition in which a route in a network becomes unavailable and available over and over again. See route dampening.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the motion made by flapping up and down
Synonyms: flap, flutter, fluttering

Did you mean: flapping (technology), Intervocalic alveolar flapping, flap, FlapPing (Action Atari Video Computer System Game)

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