FLUE Meaning and
Definition
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A flue refers to a conduit or passage, typically made of metal or masonry, intended for the safe removal of combustion gases or smoke produced by a fire or heating system. It is an essential component of most fuel-burning appliances such as fireplaces, woodstoves, furnaces, boilers, and water heaters, facilitating the efficient expulsion of waste gases from these devices.
Typically situated vertically or at an incline within a building's structure, the flue provides a pathway for the byproducts of combustion to exit safely outdoors. It helps prevent the accumulation of dangerous gases like carbon monoxide, ensuring the well-being and safety of occupants.
Flues are commonly constructed with materials that can withstand high temperatures, as they come into direct contact with hot gases. Metal flues are made of materials like stainless steel or galvanized steel, while masonry flues are built with bricks, mortar, and clay tiles. It is crucial for flues to be well-maintained, inspected regularly, and cleared of any blockages to guarantee their optimal functioning.
Furthermore, the term "flue" is also used to refer to the opening or channel within a chimney where the combustion gases are expelled. This usage often specifies the structure's interior component, sharply contrasting with the wider, external chimney structure.
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• A small chimney leading into a larger; a passage for conveying smoke and flame from a fire; a tube or shaft for conveying heat, &c.
• Nap or down; little feathers or flocks that stick to clothes.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FLUE
The word "flue" originated from the Old English word "flewe" or "fleȝge" which referred to a wing, feather, or the pinion of a bird. This Old English word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word *fleugō, meaning "wing" or "fin". Over time, the term "flue" came to be associated with the passage or channel for smoke or gases in a chimney or ventilation system, due to its resemblance to a bird's wing or an opening.
Similar spelling words for FLUE
- fl,
- flu,
- flay,
- flaw,
- clue,
- flea,
- flute,
- floe,
- glue,
- flow,
- Flo,
- Floy,
- blue,
- fluke,
- flee,
- fly.
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