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throttle valve
noun
- a valve for throttling the working fluid of an engine, refrigerator, etc.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of throttle valve1
First recorded in 1805–15
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Example Sentences
Such a governor as has just been described is called a throttle valve governor.
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An automatic cut-off governor is from 15 per cent to 20 per cent more effective than a throttle valve governor.
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Be careful not to open the throttle valve too quickly, or you may throw off the driving belt.
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Then slide the spur pinion into the gear and open the throttle valve wide.
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This method involves a total loss of part of the head at the sluice or throttle valve.
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