| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Expression | 1. (Gas Works), a horizontal pipe containing water at the bottom into which the ends of the pipes from the retorts dip, for passing the gas through water in order to remove ammonia.[Websters]. | |
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| Hydraulic main | (Gas Works), a horizontal pipe containing water at the bottom into which the ends of the pipes from the retorts dip, for passing the gas through water in order to remove ammonia. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Hydraulic main | Mining | A main (pipe) for collecting and condensing the volatile matter given off in carbonization of coal in the coking process. (references) | |
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