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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. 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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They are said to be ruggedly built and can be customized with optional hoists and lifting frames to support and unload all sizes and styles of bulk bags without slippage or spills. CRP extension/re-enrollments: Penn says they expect "20% slippage or so" on CRP acres that actually get extended or re-enrolled versus those that were offered the option. With slippage unaccounted for, spray rates tend to exceed target rates because the sprayer is going a few tenths of a mile slower than indicated by its speed sensor. |
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