"polypipe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polypipes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} polypipe (plural polypipes)
  1. A pipe made from polybutylene.
    Sense id: en-polypipe-en-noun-CULmw2EK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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