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slippage [′slip·ij]
(engineering) The leakage of fluid between the plunger and the bore of a pump piston. Also known as slippage loss. (petroleum engineering) The movement of gas past or through a liquid-phase reservoir front; this movement occurs instead of driving the liquid forward; it can exist in gas-drive reservoirs or in gas-lift oil-well bores. (textiles) A fabric defect on which warp threads slip over filling threads or vice versa as a result of loose weaving or of unevenly matched yarns. slippage In built-up roofing, the lateral movement between adjacent plies; esp. occurs on sloping roofs. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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