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Flowspreader
Table 4.2.1
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Papermaking
Subdomain (2nd level):  Paper web manufacture
Subdomain (3rd level):  Stock distribution
Grammatical category:  Complex term
Grammar notes:  Countable
Context:  FLOWSPREADER: Headbox inlet assembly which receives a pipeline flow of dilute stock and distributes this fiber dispersion uniformly across the width of the headbox. The most common type of flowspreader in current use may be described as a multi-tube, tapered inlet manifold with recirculation.
Context source:  EN 9
Attestation:  3
Variants:  Flow spreader
Related terms:  Headbox (1)
It:  Diffusore
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Répartiteur
Degree of reliability FR:  3