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conduit

Syllabification: (con·duit)
Pronunciation: /ˈkänˌd(y)o͞oət, ˈkänd(w)ət/

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Definition of conduit

noun

  • 1a channel for conveying water or other fluid:a conduit for conveying water to the power plant
  • a person or organization that acts as a channel for the transmission of something:the office acts as a conduit for ideas to flow throughout the organization
  • 2a tube or trough for protecting electric wiring:the gas pipe should not be close to any electrical conduit

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin conductus, from Latin conducere 'bring together' (see conduct)

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