A stuffing box is used for____________________?

A. Absorbing the contraction/expansion of pipeline due to temperature changes

B. Facilitating smooth opening and closing of a valve

C. Reducing the resistance of fluid flow

D. Prevention of fluid leakage around moving parts

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