aqueduct
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Based partly on the Latin ducere, meaning "lead" or "conduct," the word aqueduct named an ancient civil-engineering marvel. Ancient Rome's aqueduct system, an extraordinary feat of engineering, brought water to the city from as far as 57 miles (92 kilometers) away. Only a portion of the Roman aqueducts utilized the familiar stone arch; most were underground conduits made of stone or terra-cotta pipe. Modern aqueduct systems now often use reinforced concrete for large water mains, and ductile iron, a stronger and more elastic type of cast iron, for smaller underground pipes.
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Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 July 2024
Watch this video to see how an ancient Roman aqueduct under the Trevi Fountain still powers the iconic landmark.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024
The State Water Project transports water across more than 700 miles through a series of reservoirs, aqueducts, pipelines and pumping plants from Northern California to Southern California.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
Snaking alongside the Aurelian Walls, Roman baths, amphitheaters, aqueducts and basilicas, the stone pathway leads contemporary walkers and cyclists through displays of ancient Roman history.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2024
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“Aqueduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aqueduct. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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aqueduct
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from Latin aquaeductus "aqueduct," from aquae, form of aqua "water," and ductus "act of conducting or leading" — related to duct
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