forced-draft

 [fawrst-draft, -drahft, fohrst-]  

forced-draft

   [fawrst-draft, -drahft, fohrst-]
adjective
1.
using a flow of air or air forced through a pipe or system of pipes by fans or blowers: a forced-draft central heating system.
2.
proceeding at full speed or intensity: forced-draft production of the medicine.
Origin:
1860–65
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