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Meaning of RELIEF VALVE
Pronunciation:
ri'leef valv
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Definition:
[n]
a
valve
in
a
container
in
which
pressure
can
build
up
(
as
a
steam
boiler
);
it
opens
automatically
when
the
pressure
reaches
a
dangerous
level
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Synonyms:
escape
,
escape cock
,
escape valve
,
safety valve
See Also:
regulator
,
valve
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