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valve noun

  /ˈvælv/
  • A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
 ventiel, klep
  • Such a device that admits fuel and air into the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, or one that allows combustion gases to exit.
 klep, ventiel
  • (anatomy) One or more membranous partitions, flaps, or folds, which permit the passage of the contents of a vessel or cavity in one direction, but stop or control the flow in the opposite direction.
 klep
safety valve
veiligheidsventiel, veiligheidsklep
heart valve
hartklep
check valve
hartklep
piston valve
ventiel
valve amplifier
buizenversterker
butterfly valve
vleugelklep
gas valve
gasklep
vapour valve
gasklep
braking valve
remklep
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