butterfly valve

/ˌbʌdərˈflaɪ vælv/
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Other forms: butterfly valves

Definitions of butterfly valve
  1. noun
    a valve in a carburetor that consists of a disc that turns and acts as a throttle
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    type of:
    valve
    control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
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