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bleeder [′blēd·ər] (electronics) A high resistance connected across the dc output of a high-voltage power supply which serves to discharge the filter capacitors after the power supply has been turned off, and to provide a stabilizing load. (engineering) A connection located at a low place in an air line or a gasoline container so that, by means of a small valve, the condensed water or other liquid can be drained or bled off from the line or container without discharging the air or gas. (medicine) A person subject to frequent hemorrhages, as a hemophiliac. A blood vessel from which there is persistent uncontrolled bleeding. A blood vessel which has escaped closure by cautery or ligature during a surgical procedure. (metallurgy) An incomplete casting that results from some molten metal draining out of the mold cavity after pouring has ceased. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Miss Osborne was apprised; the doctors were sent for; Georgy stopped away from school; the bleeders and cuppers came. |
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