Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smokestack
noun
/ˈsmoʊkˌstæk/
Definition
A tall chimney used to convey smoke or exhaust gases from a factory or power plant to the atmosphere.
Examples
- The factory’s smokestack loomed over the landscape, releasing plumes of smoke into the sky.
- Environmental regulations require smokestacks to be equipped with filters to reduce harmful emissions.
- As we drove through the industrial area, we could see several smokestacks in the distance.
Meaning
Smokestacks are structures that help remove smoke and pollutants from industrial facilities, ensuring cleaner air emissions.
Synonyms
- Chimney
- Stack
- Flue
