noncondensable gas
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noncondensable gas
(¦nän·kən′den·sə·bəl ′gas)
(materials) A gas from chemical or petroleum processing units (such as distillation columns or steam ejectors) that is not easily condensed by cooling; consists mostly of nitrogen, light hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, or other gaseous materials.
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