suction valve
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It is a sluggish swimmer and is provided with an exterior suction valve on its ventral surface immediately back of the gill opening.
From The Bontoc Igorot by Albert Ernest Jenks
A foot valve is virtually a second suction valve placed at the bottom or foot of the suction pipe.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
In practice the tube is known as the suction pipe, and its valve as the suction valve.
From General Science by Bertha M. Clark
When the upper chamber is filled at the proper height the float rises to the top, this closing the suction valve and opening the atmospheric valve.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?
I know there was a small suction valve which involved the use of water, because William demonstrated to us one Sunday afternoon in the drawing-room.
From Our Elizabeth A Humour Novel by Florence A. (Florence Antoinette) Kilpatrick
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