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A large vertical pipe into which water is pumped in order to produce a desired pressure.

standpipe [ˈstændˌpaɪp]

1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a vertical pipe, open at the upper end, attached to a pipeline or tank serving to limit the pressure head to that of the height of the pipe

2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a temporary freshwater outlet installed in a street during a period when household water supplies are cut off

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Noun

standpipe - a vertical pipe

pipage, pipe, piping - a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.

Translations

standpipe [ˈstændpaɪp] N

1. (Tech) → columna f de alimentación

2. (in street) → fuente f provisional

standpipe [ˈstændpaɪp] n → colonne f d'alimentation

standpipe [ˈstændˌpaɪp] n → fontanella

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standpipe (redirected from Wet riser)

standpipe
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