pipe fitting
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nounfemininepl: pipe fittings / conexões de tubulação
conexão de tubulação
1. A connector or valve used to join sections of pipe or to control the flow of liquids or gases through a pipe system
The plumber installed new pipe fittings to stop the water leak.
O encanador instalou novas conexões de tubulação para parar o vazamento de água.
2. Any of various mechanical devices designed to join pipes at different angles or to regulate flow
We need elbow and T-shaped pipe fittings for this installation.
Precisamos de conexões de tubulação em forma de cotovelo e T para esta instalação.
In Brazil, plumbing and pipe fitting work is a common trade, and the terminology is widely used in construction and maintenance industries. The term 'conexão de tubulação' is the most formal and technical term, while 'encaixe de tubo' is more colloquial. In the USA, pipe fittings are essential in both residential and industrial contexts, and the industry is highly regulated with specific standards for materials and installation.
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