ClimateJuly 13, 2026

flue

/fluː/

Definition

A duct, pipe, or passage in a chimney or industrial apparatus designed to convey smoke, waste gases, or heat away from a furnace or production process.

Etymology

Originating from the Middle English 'flu', meaning a chimney or channel, the word is likely related to the Middle Dutch 'vlueghe' or Middle Low German 'vlūge', associated with the movement or flow of air and smoke.

In the news

In this article, 'flue gas' refers to the emissions generated during oil production that the carbon capture technology aims to collect and process before they escape into the atmosphere.

Feds lower carbon capture project targets and offer new subsidies as costs double

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Canada's National Observer

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