Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bleve
Noun
/ˈblɛv/
Definition
A BLEVE, or Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion, occurs when a vessel containing a liquid gets heated, causing the liquid to boil rapidly, forming vapor and resulting in an explosion when the pressure exceeds the container’s limits.
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Meaning
The term ‘bleve’ is an acronym for Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion, which describes a dangerous situation involving the rapid boiling of liquids in pressurized containers.
