conduit
ˈkɒndjuɪt
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Definition of conduit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
connectorperson or country linking others
  • The diplomat was a conduit between the two nations.
channel link
2.
fluid transportTECH.pipe or channel for conveying fluidsTECH.
  • The conduit carries water from the main tank to the village..
channel duct pipe
3.
transmissionmeans by which something is transmitted
  • The internet serves as a conduit for information.
channel passage pipe
4.
electricityTECH.duct or tube for electrical cablesTECH.
  • The electrician installed a conduit for the new wiring.
channel pipe tube
5.
financeTECH.USinvestment vehicle for short-term commercial paperTECH.US
  • The bank used a conduit to manage its assets.
channel medium vehicle
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Images of conduit

  • conduit: pipe or channel for conveying fluids
    pipe or channel for conveying fluids
  • conduit: duct or tube for electrical cables
    duct or tube for electrical cables

Expressions with conduit

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surgical passage for urine using small intestine part
The patient received an ileal conduit after bladder surgery.
structure or pipe built to carry flowing water between locations
The old stone water conduit still brings spring water to the village.

Origin of conduit

Latin, conducere (to lead together)

Terms with conduit included in their meaning

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conduit
long tube for carrying liquids or gases
technology
conduit for releasing gases or small solids
infrastructure
primary conduit for waste
industry
conduit for steam in industrial processes
tools
tool for bending conduit or pipe
industrial
conduit for ventilation in industrial settings
industry
conduit for air flow in industrial settings
engineering
conduit for exhaust gases to a chimney

Examples of conduit in a sentence

  • The country served as a conduit for trade agreements.
  • The conduit was blocked by debris.
  • Engineers inspected the conduit for leaks.
  • Social media is a conduit for rumors.
  • The pipeline acts as a conduit for oil.
  • The conduit was hidden behind the wall.

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  1. French:intermédiaire, conduit, ...
  2. German:Vermittler, Leitung, ...
  3. Italian:tramite, condotto, ...
  4. Spanish:intermediario, canal, ...
  5. Portuguese:intermediário, conduto, ...
  6. Chinese:桥梁, 管道, ...
  7. Japanese:仲介役, 導管, ...
  8. Arabic:وَسِيط, أُنْبُوب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְתוּוֵךְ, צִנּוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:связующее звено, трубопровод, ...
  11. Ukrainian:посередник, канал, ...
  12. Hindi:संपर्क सूत्र, नलिका, ...

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