copper tubing

collocation in English

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copper
noun
uk
/ˈkɒp.ər/us
/ˈkɑː.pɚ/
a chemical element that is a reddish-brown metal, used especially for making wire ...
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tubing
noun[U]
uk
/ˈtʃuː.bɪŋ/us
/ˈtuː.bɪŋ/
material in the form of a tube ...
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(Definition ofcopperandtubingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They are made ofcoppertubingpacked with a simple but powerful explosive.
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Thin-wallcoppertubingis coming into fairly widespread use.
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We know that there is a serious shortage ofcoppertubingessential to modern plumbing.
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There has been particular trouble aboutcoppertubingand other piping on the locomotive side.
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Coppertubingis not being imported to supplement supplies for building purposes.
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Inquiries do not disclose any difficulties over galvanised tanks but only overcoppertubing.
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The building was used as a naval store for packed equipment,coppertubing, packaging material and some sailing gear.
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The exhaled gas was cooled by sea water after passing throughcoppertubing.
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In the early 20th century, cartridges made from glass and thincoppertubingwere made.
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Coppertubingis joined using flare connection, compression connection, or solder.
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The induction coil is usually made ofcoppertubingand fluid cooled.
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These typically consist of toruses of aluminum (most commonly) orcoppertubingattached to the line.
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There are two basic types ofcoppertubing, soft copper and rigid copper.
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The refrigerant exchanges heat directly with the soil through the walls of thecoppertubing.
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There was also a basin for collecting liquids which had an outflow ofcoppertubing.
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The tower was also damaged which required patching and replacing thecoppertubing.
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It is made from an alto sax mouthpiece, withcoppertubingand a coffee can.
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It can be joined by any of the three methods used for rigid copper, and it is the only type ofcoppertubingsuitable for flare connections.
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Too much heat destroys the temper of hard-temperedcoppertubing, and can burn the flux out of a joint before the solder is added, resulting in a faulty joint.
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To observe magnetic damping with a minimum of materials and effort, use any length ofcoppertubingand a neodymium magnet with a smaller diameter than the tube.
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