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flues

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plural of flue

as in chimneys

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The ship's smokestacks and other elements have been preserved for the museum.

— Laura Fay, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
And yet the borders tell a grittier story, with smokestacks and warehouses and, just 2 miles away, refinery flames and black smoke spewing from the Suncor Energy complex.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of smokestacks

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The company has not provided temperature measurements, power consumption figures or details about the cooling ducts.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
In 2022, large amounts of asbestos were found in the air ducts of the museum’s Van der Steur and Bodon buildings, as well as behind the wood paneling in the Van der Steur building.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ducts

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That can crack pipes and leave homeowners dealing with expensive repairs.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Instead of a wall switch, there’s a lever next to the faucet and water is injected directly into the disposal along with enzymes that help break down food to protect pipes.

— Nina Elder, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pipes

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Beyond the inside of tubes and pipes, chalky, crusty alkaline deposits often form around the base of faucets, the outer rims of refrigerator water dispensers, and on the bottom of tea kettles.

— Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
This drive, through some of Maui’s most beautiful and varied landscapes, passes by lava tubes, small communities, waterfalls, and invites you to slow down.

— Kevin Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026

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