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Pipe

(1) The central cavity formed by contraction in metal, especially ingots, during solidification. (2) The defect in wrought or cast products resulting from such a cavity. (3) An extrusion defect due to the oxidized surface of the billet flowing towards the center of the rod at the back end. (4) A tubular metal product, cast or wrought.

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