intake valve

noun

1. a valve in the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine that opens at the proper moment in the cycle to allow the fuel-air mixture to be drawn into the cylinder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intake valve¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

When the exhaust valve is operated by the tappet rod and rocker arm the intake valve is also carried down with it.

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Five seconds later the inventor was creeping out along one wing toward the intake valve of the port gas tank.

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The detective closed the intake valve of the mask and expelling all of the air from his lungs, took a deep breath.

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A little to one side stuck up the small tube of the intake valve.

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On the left side of the combustion chamber is bolted the housing containing the tiny intake valve.

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