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air valve

American  

noun

  1. a device for controlling the flow of air, as from a pipe or tank.


air valve British  

noun

  1. a device for controlling the flow of air in a pipe

  2. a valve for exhausting air from a fluid system, esp from a central-heating installation See also bleed valve

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An air valve had malfunctioned, according to the complaint, but Kettle refused to approve a fix afterwards because it would have led to train delays at Union Station.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Previously, SWW said it believed a damaged air valve on private land was the cause for the outbreak.

From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026

Flowerdew on Friday said the outbreak may have come from a damaged air valve in a pipe that runs through a field where cows graze that is close to a reservoir.

From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2024

Maybe an empty tank was strapped to the BC vest by mistake, or maybe an air valve was closed off.

From Forbes ● Oct. 22, 2014

One may regulate the gasoline needle or adjust the auxiliary air valve.

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