blowing

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(′blō·iŋ)

(chemical engineering) The introduction of compressed air near the bottom of a tank or other container in order to agitate the liquid therein.
(engineering) blow molding



1. See popping.
2. The upward movement of soil material at the base of an excavation or cofferdam as a result of groundwater pressure.


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IN BRIEF: Making currents of air; Driven by a current of air.

pronunciation The human heart is like a ship on a stormy sea driven about by winds blowing from all four corners of heaven. — Martin Luther

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