Putkellinen

Putkellinen is a Finnish adjective meaning “having pipes” or “tube-based.” It is formed from the noun putki, meaning pipe, with the adjectival suffix -ellinen, which denotes a characteristic or composition. The term describes objects, systems, or constructions that are defined by a network or arrangement of pipes.

The word is used mainly in technical and engineering contexts. It commonly appears in discussions of plumbing, heating and cooling installations, and industrial plant systems, where a putkellinen layout refers to systems built around or heavily incorporating pipe networks. It can describe both the functional aspect of a piped system and the physical appearance of a structure that features extensive piping.

Examples of usage include phrases such as putkellinen vesijärjestelmä (piping system for water supply), putkellinen lämmitys- ja jäähdytysjärjestelmä (piped heating and cooling system), and putkellinen rakennelma (structure composed of pipes). In retrofit or renovation projects, contractors might refer to a putkellinen asennus (piped installation) or a putkisto (pipe network).

Notes: Putkellinen is a specialized term, more common in written technical Finnish than in everyday conversation. In some contexts, alternative expressions such as putkittelytetty or putkitettu may be used, depending on nuance and regional preference.

See also:

- putki

- putkisto

- putkijärjestelmä

- rakennus- ja mechanical engineering terminology