PVC fitting

[pee-vee-see FIT-ing]
nounmasculinepl: PVC fittings / conexões PVC
conexão PVC / encaixe PVC / peça de PVC
1. A connector or joining piece made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) used to join pipes, tubes, or other components in plumbing, irrigation, or industrial systems
The plumber installed several PVC fittings to connect the new pipes in the bathroom.
O encanador instalou várias conexões PVC para conectar os novos canos do banheiro.
2. Any shaped piece of PVC material designed to redirect, branch, or adapt connections in pipe systems
We need to purchase different types of PVC fittings such as elbows and tees for this project.
Precisamos adquirir diferentes tipos de conexões PVC, como cotovelos e tês, para este projeto.
PVC fittings are extremely common in Brazilian construction and plumbing due to affordability and durability in tropical climates. They are standard in residential and commercial projects throughout Brazil. The term 'conexão' is preferred in professional plumbing contexts, while casual usage may simply say 'peça de PVC' (PVC piece).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
PVC connectorPVC jointplastic fittingvinyl fittingpipe fitting
Antonyms / Antônimos
metal fittingcopper fittingbrass fitting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão PVC / encaixe PVC / peça de PVC
Most common term used in hardware stores and plumbing contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conexão de PVC / cano de plástico
May also refer more generally to plastic pipes
São Paulo
conexão PVC / acoplamento
Acoplamento is sometimes used in industrial contexts
Portugal
ligação de PVC / raccord de PVC
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'raccord' (from French) in technical contexts

Related Words

PVC pipeplumbingcouplingelbowteereduceradaptorjoint compound

Related Idioms & Phrases

to tighten a fitting
to prime and cement a fitting
a loose fitting
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