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conduttura

/kondutˈtu.ra/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

pipe, pipeline, conduit

  • A pipe, main, or conduit used to carry liquids, gases, or electrical cables.

In a sentence

C'è una perdita nella conduttura principale dell'acqua.

There is a leak in the main water pipe.

I tecnici stanno sostituendo la vecchia conduttura del gas.

The technicians are replacing the old gas main.

La rottura della conduttura ha allagato l'intera strada.

The burst pipe flooded the entire street.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
condutturafeminine · singular
condutturefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in the plural ('le condutture') to refer to plumbing or piping systems.
  • Differs from 'tubo', which is a single generic pipe or tube.

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