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butterfly valve
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butterfly valve
n.
1. A disk turning on a diametrical axis inside a pipe, used as a throttle valve or damper.
2. A valve composed of two semicircular plates hinged on a common spindle, used to permit flow in one direction only.
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butterfly valve
top: open valve
bottom: closed valve
butterfly valve
n
1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a disc that acts as a valve by turning about a diameter, esp one used as the throttle valve in a carburettor
2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a non-return valve consisting of two semicircular plates hinged about a common central spindle
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Noun1.butterfly valve - a valve in a carburetor that consists of a disc that turns and acts as a throttlebutterfly valve - a valve in a carburetor that consists of a disc that turns and acts as a throttle
carburetor, carburettor - mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion
valve - control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
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