Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Plumbing System
Here you will learn some English words related to the plumbing system such as "sewer", "drain", and "pipework".
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downspout
[noun]
a vertical pipe attached to a building which carries away rainwater from the roof to the ground
sewer
[noun]
a pipe built underground through which used water and waste matter from houses, factories, etc. is carried away
cesspit
[noun]
an underground tank used for the temporary storage of sewage or wastewater
drainage
[noun]
the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes
drainpipe
[noun]
a pipe installed in a building's plumbing system that carries wastewater or excess water away from the structure
ducting
[noun]
the system of pipes, channels, or conduits used to convey or distribute air, gases, or other substances within a building, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system, or industrial setup
fatberg
[noun]
a large congealed mass or blockage in a sewer system that is primarily composed of fats, oils, grease, and non-biodegradable items that have been flushed down drains or toilets
main
[noun]
a large pipe through which water or gas is carried to a building; a wire by which electricity is carried to a building or house
outfall
[noun]
a point or location where water or another substance is discharged or flows out from a system, such as a drainage system, sewer, or wastewater treatment plant, into a body of water or the environment
drainage system
[noun]
a network of pipes, channels, and structures designed to collect and channel excess water, wastewater, or other liquids away from an area or a property
leakage
[noun]
the unintended or accidental escape or loss of a substance, typically a liquid or gas, from a container, system, or structure
septic tank
[noun]
an underground container that treats household wastewater by allowing solids to settle and separate from the liquid before further treatment or absorption into the soil
sewage
[noun]
the wastewater or used water that contains various types of contaminants, including human and household waste, from residential, commercial, or industrial sources
sluice
[noun]
a channel or gate that is used to control or redirect the flow of water. It typically consists of a barrier that can be opened or closed to regulate the passage of water
spigot
[noun]
a valve or tap that is used to control the release of water from a pipe or container
standpipe
[noun]
a vertical pipe or fixture connected to a water supply system, typically equipped with valves or outlets, used for firefighting purposes or as a source of water in buildings
valve
[noun]
a mechanical device that controls or regulates the flow of fluids, such as liquids, gases, or slurries, by opening, closing, or partially obstructing passageways within a pipe or system
sump
[noun]
a pit or reservoir typically found in the basement or lower level of a building that collects excess water or liquid, such as groundwater, rainwater, or wastewater
water main
[noun]
a large underground pipe that delivers potable water from a water treatment plant or other water source to individual buildings or communities
plumbing fixture
[noun]
a device or appliance connected to a plumbing system that is used for a specific function related to water supply or drainage
laundry sink
[noun]
a type of sink that is specifically designed for use in laundry rooms or areas where clothes are washed or laundered
male pipe
[noun]
a type of pipe fitting that has external threads on the outer surface, designed to be inserted into a corresponding female pipe fitting with internal threads to create a secure and sealed connection for the flow of fluids or gases
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