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stack effect [′stak i‚fekt]
(mechanical engineering) The pressure difference between the confined hot gas in a chimney or stack and the cool outside air surrounding the outlet. chimney effect, flue effect, stack effect The tendency of air or gas in a shaft or other vertical passage to rise when heated, owing to its lower density compared with that of the surrounding air or gas. 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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