"stack effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: stack effects [plural]
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  1. The phenomenon of air buoyancy leading to the movement of air into and out of buildings, chimneys, etc., which may drive natural ventilation, air infiltration, and fires. Wikipedia link: stack effect Synonyms: chimney effect Related terms: trench effect
    Sense id: en-stack_effect-en-noun-ivUhOSAz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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