| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,506,859,436 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
bypass |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Wikipedia | 0.03 sec. |
bypassIn communications, to avoid the local telephone company by using satellites and microwave systems. bypass 1. a main road built to avoid a city or other congested area 2. any system of pipes or conduits for redirecting the flow of a liquid 3. a means of redirecting the flow of a substance around an appliance through which it would otherwise pass 4. Surgery a. the redirection of blood flow, either to avoid a diseased blood vessel or in order to perform heart surgery b. (as modifier): bypass surgery 5. Electronics a. an electrical circuit, esp one containing a capacitor, connected in parallel around one or more components, providing an alternative path for certain frequencies b. (as modifier): a bypass capacitor 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. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
puraDYN (AMEX:PFT) designs, manufactures and markets the puraDYN(R) By-Pass Oil Filtration System, a unit that continuously cleans lubricating oil; maintains oil viscosity; and safely and dramatically extends oil change intervals and engine life. AMEX:PFT), the global by-pass oil filtration system company, today announced that it has retained the services of The Anne McBride Company as its investor relations representative. |
| Encyclopedia |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Browser extension |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|