: a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe
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don't forget to turn off the faucet
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Some members help maintain green spaces in city parks and others visit residents’ homes around the community and install water and electric upgrades, like LED light bulbs, caulking and low-flow faucets.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
His research has found lead can enter the water from pipes within the home or even fixtures such as faucets.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
His research has found lead can enter the water from pipes within the home or even fixtures such as faucets.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faucet. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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faucet
noun
fau·cet
ˈfȯ-sət 
ˈfäs-ət
: a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid (as from a pipe)
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