Definition

Noun: A pipe designed for the controlled release or outflow of a fluid from a system, container, or vessel.

Usage

The term "discharge pipe" specifically refers to the conduit or tube that carries a fluid away from its source. It is commonly used in engineering, plumbing, and industrial contexts to describe the outlet component of a system.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The factory's waste water flows through a large discharge pipe into the treatment facility.
  • A clogged discharge pipe from the washing machine can cause flooding.
  • The engineer inspected the discharge pipe for any signs of corrosion or leakage.

Advanced Usage

• "to be fitted with a discharge pipe": to have a pipe installed for the purpose of releasing a substance.
  • The new chemical tank must be fitted with a discharge pipe that meets safety regulations.

Variants and Related Words

• Discharge (verb/noun): The act of releasing or the material that is released.
  • The plant has a permit for the discharge of treated water.
• Outlet pipe (noun): A similar term often used interchangeably with "discharge pipe."
  • The pump's outlet pipe directs water to the irrigation system.

Synonyms

• Outlet pipe: A pipe serving as an exit point.
• Effluent pipe: A pipe carrying waste liquid, often used in environmental contexts.
• Drainpipe: A pipe for carrying away water or liquid waste, though this often implies drainage from buildings or land.

Related Phrases

• Discharge point: The specific location where fluid exits a pipe.
  • Authorities monitored the discharge point for pollutants.
• Discharge valve: A device controlling flow from a pipe.
  • Open the discharge valve slowly to release the pressure.

Noun

1. a pipe through which fluids can be discharged