To begin, it may be important to distinguish some terminology. In industry, "tube" and "pipe" are nearly interchangeable terms. Both describe long hollow cylinders of uniform material with a certain amount of rigidity and permanence. This is in contrast to a "hose", which is typically more portable and flexible, and is made up of multiple layers of different materials that vary based on the application.
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