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Pipe dope
· noun · construction
Thread sealant compound for pipe joints.
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Thread sealant — a paste smeared on the male threads of a pipe fitting before you screw it together, so the joint doesn't leak. Different formulations for water, gas, oil, or chemical lines. The alternative is PTFE (Teflon) tape; old hands argue dope vs. tape like it's religion.
“Hit the threads with pipe dope before you spin that fitting on.”
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Pipe dope In A Sentence
Hit the threads with pipe dope before you spin that fitting on.
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What does pipe dope mean?
Pipe dope is thread sealant compound applied to pipe joints to stop leaks.
How do you use pipe dope in a sentence?
"Brush some pipe dope on those threads before you tighten it up."
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