Boiloff

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The vaporization of a liquid (or solid) whose boiling point is lower than that of the environment in which it is stored. countable, uncountable

    "One would not be able to return from an extended holiday and drive off in the family car in view of the boiloff from even the best insulated tank."

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"One would not be able to return from an extended holiday and drive off in the family car in view of the boiloff from even the best insulated tank."

Etymology

From boil + off.

Related phrases

boiling point

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