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pumpability

pumpability

[‚pəm·pə′bil·əd·ē]
(materials)
The property of a lubricating grease that causes it to flow under pressure through lines, nozzles, and fittings.
The ability of any liquid, slurry, or suspension to be moved through a flow conduit by pressure from a pump.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Not only does this facilitate rapid construction, improving pumpability and workability, it is environmentally friendly and easy to use.
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