Tubing

usgb/ˈtuːbɪŋ/
noun

Long, hollow cylinders, often made of metal, plastic, or rubber.

The hospital used rubber tubing for the intravenous therapy.
Visual representation of "tubing" - Long, hollow cylinders, often made of metal, plastic, or rubber.

Often appears as...

  • rubber tubing
  • metal tubing
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Various Materials

Tubing can be made from different materials depending on its use.

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The lab used glass tubing for the experiment.
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Practical Uses

Tubing is often part of practical objects like machines or medical equipment.

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The mechanic replaced the old tubing in the engine.
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Sizes Vary

The diameter and length of tubing can greatly vary, from very small to large.

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He cut the plastic tubing to fit the water filter.
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