fugitive emission

noun

Leaks and other irregular releases of gases or vapors from a pressurized containment – such as appliances, storage tanks, pipelines, wells, or other pieces of equipment – mostly from industrial activities.

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Meanings

nounfugitive emission (plural fugitive emissions)

plural fugitive emissions

  1. Leaks and other irregular releases of gases or vapors from a pressurized containment – such as appliances, storage tanks, pipelines, wells, or other pieces of equipment – mostly from industrial activities.
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