PVC joint

[ˌpiːviːˈsiː dʒɔɪnt]
nounpl: PVC joints
conexão de PVC
1. A connector or coupling used to join two pieces of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipe together in plumbing, irrigation, or drainage systems
The plumber used a PVC joint to connect the two sections of drain pipe.
O encanador usou uma conexão de PVC para unir as duas seções do tubo de drenagem.
2. The point or location where two PVC pipes are joined together
Water was leaking from the PVC joint in the basement.
Água estava vazando da conexão de PVC no porão.
PVC joints are fundamental components in modern plumbing systems across North America and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking regions, plumbers and construction professionals commonly refer to these components as 'conexões de PVC' or 'emendas de PVC.' The term is technical and widely understood in construction, maintenance, and DIY contexts throughout both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
PVC couplingPVC connectorPVC fittingpipe joint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão de PVC
standard term used in plumbing across Brazil
São Paulo
emenda de PVC
alternative term meaning 'PVC splice' or 'joint'
Rio de Janeiro
junta de PVC
less common but understood variant
Portugal
ligação de PVC
Portuguese European term meaning 'PVC connection'

Related Words

PVC pipePVC elbowPVC teecouplingfittingplumbingconnector
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