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A vertical pipe, channel or similar structure (sometimes referred to as a ''smokestak'') through which combustion product gases called "flue gases" are exhausted to the outside air.  
A vertical pipe, channel or chimney (also referred to as a ''smokestack'') through which [[combustion]] product gases (''[[flue gas]]es'') are exhausted to the [[atmosphere]]. Includes the draft (draught) effect of hot gases flowing through tall stacks (chimneys).
 
Includes discussion of the draft (draught) effect of hot flue gases flowing through tall flue gas stacks (chimneys).

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A definition or brief description of Flue gas stack.

A vertical pipe, channel or chimney (also referred to as a smokestack) through which combustion product gases (flue gases) are exhausted to the atmosphere. Includes the draft (draught) effect of hot gases flowing through tall stacks (chimneys).