relief valve

re·lief valve

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-leef valv]
- /rɪˈlif vælv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-leef valv]
- /rɪˈlif vælv/

Definitions of relief valve words

noun relief valve a device that, when actuated by static pressure above a predetermined level, opens in proportion to the excess above this level and reduces the pressure to it. Compare safety valve (def 1). 1
noun relief valve a type of valve used to control or limit the pressure that can build up in a system or vessel 0
noun relief valve safety valve 0
noun relief valve A relief valve is a device which controls the pressure in a system or vessel. 0

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Parts of speech for Relief valve

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relief valve popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

relief valve usage trend in Literature

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