De pijpleiding
Example: De pijpleiding transporteert gas van de fabriek naar de stad.
Definition
"De pijpleiding" refers to a pipeline used for transporting substances such as gas or liquids over long distances, typically from a factory to a city or other destination. It is a system of connected pipes that enables efficient and continuous flow.
Etymology
The term "de pijpleiding" comes from the Dutch words "pijp" meaning pipe, and "leiding" meaning leading or conduit. It literally means 'pipe leading' and reflects its function of directing substances through pipes. Did you know that pipelines have been used since ancient times to transport water and other materials?
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"De pijpleiding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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