2. (Arch.) (a) A structure forming a reservoir for water. Oxf. Gloss. (b) A narrow passage for private communication.
CONDUIT SYSTEM; CONDUIT RAILWAY
Con"duit sys"tem. (Elec.)
Defn: A system of electric traction, esp. for light railways, in which the actuating current passes along a wire or rail laid in an underground conduit, from which the current is "picked up" by a plow or other device fixed to the car or electric locomotive. Hence Conduit railway.
CONDUPLICATE
Con*du"pli*cate, a. Etym: [L. conduplicatus, p. p. of conduplicare.
See Duplicate.] (Bot.)
Defn: Folded lengthwise along the midrib, the upper face being within; — said of leaves or petals in vernation or æstivation.
CONDUPLICATION
Con*du`pli*ca"tion, n. Etym: [L. conduplicatio.]
Defn: A doubling together or folding; a duplication. [R.]
CONDURANGO
Con`du*ran"go, n. (Med.)
Defn: See Cundurango.
CONDURRITE
Con*dur"rite, n. (Min.)