(valve control)

  • 31valve assembly — A device through which a tire is inflated. It includes a valve stem, valve core, and valve cap. Also see control valve assembly …

    Dictionary of automotive terms

  • 32valve — 1. noun /ˈvælv/ a) A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a pipe. b) A device that admits fuel and air into the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, or one that allows combustion gases to exit. 2. verb /ˈvælv/ To control… …

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  • 33control valve — A component in the hydraulic system that enables an operator to direct the fluid from the pump to either end of the jack as desired. It further permits expelled fluid from the other end of the jack to return to the reservoir. On some systems, it… …

    Aviation dictionary

  • 34valve — noun (C) 1 a part of a tube or pipe that opens and shuts like a door to control the flow of liquid, gas, air etc passing through it: the valves of the heart 2 the part on a trumpet 1 (1) or similar musical instrument that you press to change the… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 35control rod — /kənˈtroʊl rɒd/ (say kuhn trohl rod) noun 1. Physics a rod or tube of neutron absorbing material that can be moved in and out of a nuclear reactor to control the rate of reaction. 2. Radio the electrode in a radio valve, lying between the cathode …

  • 36valve — /vælv / (say valv) noun 1. any device for closing or modifying the passage through a pipe, outlet, inlet, or the like, in order to control the flow of liquids, gases, etc. 2. a hinged lid or other movable part in such a device, which closes or… …

  • 37control valve — reguliavimo vožtuvas statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. control valve vok. Abstimmventil, n; Reglerventil, n; Regulierventil, n rus. клапан управления, m; регулировочный клапан, m; регулирующий клапан, m pranc. soupape de réglage, f …

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  • 38control orifice valve — See oil control orifice valve …

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  • 39valve principle — The original method of ABS control using an electrically operated valve to control the air pressure …

    Dictionary of automotive terms

  • 40valve */ — UK [vælv] / US noun [countable] Word forms valve : singular valve plural valves 1) the part of a machine or piece of equipment that opens and closes in order to control the flow of air or liquid 2) the part of an organ or tube in your body that… …

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