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plugging [′pləg·iŋ] (electricity) Braking an electric motor by reversing its connections, so it tends to turn in the opposite direction; the circuit is opened automatically when the motor stops, so the motor does not actually reverse. (engineering) The formation of a barrier (plug) of solid material in a process flow system, such as a pipe or reactor. (mining engineering) (petroleum engineering) The act or process of stopping the flow of water, oil, or gas in strata penetrated by a borehole or well so that fluid from one stratum will not escape into another or to the surface; especially the sealing up of a well that is dry and is to be abandoned. 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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| When wearing a CVC helmet and plugging into the AN/VIS-3 communications system, one end of the microphone cord plugs into the front voicemitter socket of your mask. Plug-ins could be recharged by plugging into a standard wall socket, delivering "electric" gallons of gas for about 75 cents a gallon at prevailing electric rates. Changing the barrel when you're supposed to will help keep the gas plug from plugging up quickly. |
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