Boil-off (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. any vapor loss from the oxidizer or fuel in a rocket during countdown.
  2. Also called boil·ing-off [boi-ling-awf, -of]. /ˈbɔɪ lɪŋˈɔf, -ˈɒf/. Textiles.
    • the process of degumming silk.
    • the process of removing sizing, wax, impurities, etc., from fabric by scouring.
verb
  1. to remove or be removed (from) by boiling
Boil-off (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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