Blower

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000635",
  "term": "Blower",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A machine used in mining operations to move large volumes of air for ventilation purposes. It creates a directed airflow to supply fresh air to underground workings and remove stale air, dust, and hazardous gases. These devices range from small portable units to large fixed installations, often powered by electricity.",
  "synonyms": [
    "feeder"
  ],
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "see_also": [
    "blowpipe",
    "smoke blower"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schlagwetter-Ausbruch",
    "es": "respiradero",
    "fr": "soufflard"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/blower/"
}