válvula

Definitions of válvula
  1. noun
    control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
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    types:
    estrangulador, válvula reguladora
    a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
    corredera
    valve that opens and closes a passageway by sliding over a port
    type of:
    control, controlador
    a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
  2. noun
    a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
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    types:
    válvula del corazón
    a valve to control one-way flow of blood
    type of:
    estructura anatómica
    a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing
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