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blowpipe /blow·pipe/ (blo´pīp) a tube through which a current of air is forced upon a flame to concentrate and intensify the heat.
blowpipe [blō′pīp] Etymology: AS, blāwan + pīpe a tube through which a current of air or other gas is forced on a flame to concentrate and intensify the heat. blowpipe [blo´pīp] a tube through which a current of air is forced upon a flame to concentrate and intensify the heat.
blowpipe, n a torch that employs gas-oxygen, or oxygen and acetylene, to melt metal in dental casting and soldering procedures.
blowpipe 1. a tube through which a current of air is forced upon a flame to concentrate and intensify the heat. 2. a long tube through which blow darts are launched in wildlife capture. blowpipe dart see blow dart. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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