FLARING Meaning and
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Flaring is a verb that refers to the act of burning off excess gas or other substances in a controlled manner. This process involves igniting and combusting these substances, often in a high flame, to prevent the release of potentially harmful pollutants into the atmosphere.
The term flaring is particularly associated with the oil and gas industry, where it is used to manage and control the disposal of unwanted gases that are produced during extraction and refining operations. When these gases, such as methane, cannot be effectively captured or utilized, they are diverted to a flare stack or similar structure. The gas is then ignited and burned, converting it into carbon dioxide and water vapor, which are less harmful to the environment.
Flaring is employed as a safety measure to prevent the build-up of pressure in pipelines and facilities. It also helps to control the emission of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. While flaring is considered an important technique to minimize environmental impact, efforts are continuously made to reduce its occurrence and find alternative methods of gas utilization or capture.
In a broader sense, flaring can also refer to the action of flashing or widening in shape, such as a skirt or trousers that spread outwards towards the bottom. It can be used to describe the expansion or spreading of any object in a similar fashion, for example, the flaring of a trumpet bell or the flaring of a nostril.
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Burning with a wavering light; showy.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FLARING
The word "flaring" is derived from the verb "flare", which can be traced back to the Old English word "flerian". This Old English term meant "to furnish with flares" or "to become bright". It ultimately originates from the Old Norse word "flerra", meaning "to flicker" or "to flutter". The root of "flaring" can be connected to the idea of a sudden burst of brightness or a spreading of light, which is commonly associated with the action of flaring.
Similar spelling words for FLARING
- flying,
- autumn-flowering,
- flamingo,
- Florene,
- fluorine,
- florence,
- winter-flowering,
- Florencia,
- flowering,
- firing,
- flooring,
- flailing,
- gas-flaring,
- flaming,
- FLRNG,
- Flouring,
- blaring,
- fleeing,
- Florian,
- falling,
- glaring,
- flirting,
- amido-valerianic,
- floating,
- fall-flowering,
- flashing,
- Fleering,
- Florinda,
- flavoring,
- Flawing,
- florin,
- de-flowering,
- Flaking,
- late-flowering,
- clearing,
- Faring,
- Foaling,
- Florencio,
- Fearing,
- Flowering-rush,
- summer-flowering,
- fullering,
- fling,
- early-flowering,
- flurring,
- Luring,
- Valerianic,
- Florance,
- veluring,
- valerenga,
- Florenca,
- Florine,
- spring-flowering,
- Flurrying.
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