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  • 31Butterfly valve — Butterfly But ter*fly , n.; pl. {Butterflies}. [Perh. from the color of a yellow species. AS. buter fl[=e]ge, buttor fle[ o]ge; cf. G. butterfliege, D. botervlieg. See {Butter}, and {Fly}.] (Zo[ o]l.) A general name for the numerous species of… …

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  • 32flap valve. — See clack valve. [1865 70] * * * …

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  • 33flap valve. — See clack valve. [1865 70] …

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  • 34clackbox — clackˈbox noun The box containing the clack valve of an engine • • • Main Entry: ↑clack …

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  • 35clackvalve — clack valve n. A hinged valve that permits fluids to flow in only one direction and clacks when the valve closes. * * * …

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  • 36Boiler — For the Limp Bizkit song, see Boiler (song). A portable boiler (preserved, Poland) …

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  • 37Hydraulic ram — A hydraulic ram is a cyclic water pump powered by hydropower. It functions as a hydraulic transformer that takes in water at one hydraulic head and flow rate, and outputs water at a different hydraulic head and flow rate. The device utilizes a… …

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  • 38Glossary of boiler terminology — Boilers for generating steam or hot water have been designed in countless different shapes, sizes and configurations. An extensive terminology has evolved to describe their common features. This glossary provides definitions for these terms.… …

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  • 39Boiler (steam generator) — Contents 1 Steam generator (component of prime mover) 2 Boiler types 2.1 Haycock and wagon top boilers …

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  • 40Flap — Flap, n. [OE. flappe, flap, blow, bly flap; cf. D. flap, and E. flap, v.] Anything broad and limber that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved; as, the flap of a garment. [1913 Webster] A cartilaginous flap upon… …

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