blowout preventer en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:oil industry) A device that sits at the surface interface of an oil well and prevents a blowout from occurring by closing the orifice, allowing material to flow from the oil reservoir out through the shaft.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blowout preventers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Relateds
tophat containment dome · oil derrick · containment dome · LMRP · junk shot · tophat dome · oil rig · blowout · oil well