plumbing fixture
noun
: a part (such as a sink, toilet, faucet, etc.) that is attached to a system of pipes that carry water through a building
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This ensures the minerals don't cling to the inside of the pipes or create mineral deposits on the various plumbing fixtures throughout the home.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Visible Staining and Limescale Buildup One of the clearest signs that your home needs a water softener is visible staining and limescale buildup on your faucets, showerheads, and other plumbing fixtures.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
The heat generated by the chemical reactions can damage plastic pipes, break down the glue holding the pipes together, and cause delicate plumbing fixtures, like porcelain toilets, to crack.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
The village said interior work is underway, including millwork and floor tile, and bathrooms are complete and waiting on finished plumbing fixtures.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Visible Staining and Limescale Buildup One of the clearest signs that your home needs a water softener is visible staining and limescale buildup on your faucets, showerheads, and other plumbing fixtures.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
The heat generated by the chemical reactions can damage plastic pipes, break down the glue holding the pipes together, and cause delicate plumbing fixtures, like porcelain toilets, to crack.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
The village said interior work is underway, including millwork and floor tile, and bathrooms are complete and waiting on finished plumbing fixtures.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Plumbing fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumbing%20fixture. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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