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A sudden, unintentional release of a hazardous substance into the environment. Spills must be reported to DEQ and OERS within 24 hours of their occurrence, and are generally cleaned up within a few hours or days.
Ãâó: www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/cleanup/glossary.htm
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To fall in an uncontrolled manner during a parachute landing; a landing that does not use or improperly uses a PLF, risking injury to the person and damage to the equipment. Also refers to the rapid or abrupt dumping of air from the canopy, as in a slip.
Ãâó: www.combatmagazine.ws/S4/MILTERMS/PARATERM.HTM
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A structure that passes normal and/or flood flows in a manner that protects the structural integrity of the dam.
Ãâó: www.hydro.mb.ca/our_facilities/build_gen_station/g...
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A strip of cedar used to light a cigar when using a candle or a fluid lighter, both of which can alter the taste of the cigar.
Ãâó: www.thefinerlife.com/smokers_conner/cigar_terms.ht...
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A defect which originates during casting and after rolling or drawing appears as a discontinuity either on the surface or as a faint streak which on distortion becomes open or blistered.
Ãâó: www.technicalmaterials.com/about/glossary.html
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