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In Plumbing , a sink is a bowl-shaped Fixture , usually made of Porcelain (or, especially in the kitchen, Stainless Steel ), that is used for washing hands or small objects such as Dish es, Nylon s, Sock s or Underwear . Old sinks were often made of enameled steel or Cast Iron . In American plumbing parlance, a bathroom sink is known as a lavatory. Sinks generally have Faucet s, usually cold and hot, and a drain. When a sink becomes stopped-up or Clogged , a person will often resort to use of chemical Drain Cleaner or a Plunger .


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A Belfast sink is a large ceramic sink with a traditional appearance, often set under work surfaces.

An automatic sink is a sink facilated in a Public Restroom that is motion-sensored and detects motion beneath its surface.


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