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Condensed tune possibly piped (10,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

compressed air

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'condensed tune' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for compressed air that I've seen before include "Tyre filler" , "that's piped" , "Filler for tyres" , "Something provided on garage forecourt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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