pipeline
nounmasculinetécnico/ɔˈljɔdutu/low
o·le·o·du·to
Definition
A long pipe, typically underground, for transporting oil or other liquids over long distances.
The new pipeline will carry oil from the fields to the coast.
Environmentalists protested against the construction of the pipeline.
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Common collocations
oil pipelinepipeline networkbuild a pipelinepipeline rupture
Etymology
De 'óleo' + '-duto' (do latim 'ductus', conduto).