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Record 1 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Transport of Water (Water Supply)
CONT

Ductile iron pipe is used in municipal water systems to carry drinking water to residents. Although plastic and concrete pipes are also used in these systems, many municipalities specify only ductile iron pipe due to its strength, flexibility and compatibility with existing pipes.

OBS

ductile-iron pipe: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
DEF

Tuyau de fonte contenant un pourcentage de magnésium permettant d'obtenir une conduite de fonte plus malléable que la fonte grise.

OBS

tuyau en fonte ductile : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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