alaskan pipeline

noun

Pronunciation: əˈlæskən ˈpaɪplaɪn

Definition

A 800-mile-long industrial conduit system designed to move petroleum across the state of Alaska from Prudhoe Bay to the port of Valdez.

Examples

• The Alaskan pipeline traverses rugged mountain ranges and permafrost regions.

• Environmentalists closely monitored the construction of the Alaskan pipeline to protect local wildlife habitats.

• Technicians perform regular maintenance on the Alaskan pipeline to prevent potential oil leaks.

Synonyms of alaskan pipeline

Words with a similar meaning to alaskan pipeline:

• oil pipeline
• TAPS

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