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washout
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washout
1. Geology
a. erosion of the earth's surface by the action of running water
b. a narrow channel produced by this erosion
2. Aeronautics a decrease in the angle of attack of an aircraft wing towards the wing tip

washout [′wäsh‚au̇t]
(engineering)
An overlarge well bore caused by the solvent and erosional action of drilling fluid.
A fluid-cut opening resulting from leaking fluid.
(mining engineering)


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A plot of the blood and brain total Hg concentration data from the monkeys sacrificed at various times during the washout period is shown in Figure 3.
The solutions and the order of irrigation (warmed first versus second) were separately randomized with a washout period between.
Most had a big decline in saquinavir levels after the 21 days of garlic use, with good recovery after the 10-day washout period.
 
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