Inburst
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A bursting in or into.
"In every alluvial mine which in the opintion of an inspector is liable to any inundation or inburst of water such additional rises chambers drives and other workings or any of them shall be constructed as may seem necessary and as may be ordered by the Governor in Council for the escape of workmen from the lower workings or to ensure their safety in every such mine during the period of any inundation or inburst of water in such mine."
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More examples"In every alluvial mine which in the opintion of an inspector is liable to any inundation or inburst of water such additional rises chambers drives and other workings or any of them shall be constructed as may seem necessary and as may be ordered by the Governor in Council for the escape of workmen from the lower workings or to ensure their safety in every such mine during the period of any inundation or inburst of water in such mine."
Etymology
From in + burst.
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