Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,913,706,403 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

relief valve
(redirected from Pressure release valve)

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.relief valve - a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler)relief valve - 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
regulator - any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
valve - control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid


Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
Neither the US or China wants this to spiral out of control and putting it into the WTO is a pressure release valve in the short-term," Geoffrey Garrett, head of the US Study Centre at the University of Sydney, told AFP.
Fusible plug, pressure release valve, thermal cut out and ISI approved thermostat are some of the features of instant geysers.
Raiders took brass fittings valued at more than pounds 1,000, a grey electric pump, a gas-fill gun, 20 copper pig tails with brass ends and 50 brass pressure release valves.
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.