slug
n.— «Some processes occur very slowly and the amount of moisture in the natural gas does not change rapidly. In other cases, moisture spikes or “slugs” as they are called can occur with highly detrimental effects.» —“Factors to Consider When Choosing a Natural Gas Moisture Analyzer” PR Web June 8, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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