(chemical engineering) Solids movement operation in which an upward-flowing gas stream in a closed conduit or vessel is used to lift and move powdered or granular solid material.
(petroleum engineering) The injection of gas near the bottom of an oil well to aerate and lighten the column of oil to increase oil production from the well.

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