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flue

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1. flue - Noun

2. flue - Adjective

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An inclosed passage way for establishing and directing a current of air, gases, etc.; an air passage

A compartment or division of a chimney for conveying flame and smoke to the outer air.

A passage way for conducting a current of fresh, foul, or heated air from one place to another.

A pipe or passage for conveying flame and hot gases through surrounding water in a boiler; -- distinguished from a tube which holds water and is surrounded by fire. Small flues are called fire tubes or simply tubes.

Light down, such as rises from cotton, fur, etc.; very fine lint or hair.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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I heard that chivalry was dead, but I think it's just got a bad flue. Meg Ryan

I got a flue shot and now my chimney works perfectly. Steve Martin

If zinc metal production can be achieved, then it would be possible to begin continuous processing of certain zinc flue dusts to produce pure zinc metal. Source: Internet

In pollution control applications, ultraviolet analyzers are used to detect emissions of nitrogen oxides, sulfur compounds, mercury and ammonia, for example in the flue gas of fossil fired power plants. Source: Internet

Draft is controlled by the vents on the front of the stove, and the flue vent on the chimney pipe. Source: Internet

In combination with a flue gas purification plant adapted to the ammunition and its components, this system is maximally eco-friendly and safe. Source: Internet

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