Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dip tube

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.88 in modern English

Syllables: dip -tube
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tube in a boiler that directs incoming cold water to the bottom of the tank, to be heated.

Example Sentences

"If the pilot light lights but continues to go out, replace the thermocoupling. If none of these methods prove fruitful, check the dip tube."

Inflected Forms

dip tubes (plural)

Questions

What does dip tube mean?: A tube in a boiler that directs incoming cold water to the bottom of the tank, to be heated.

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