
Meaning of SAFETY VALVE
| Pronunciation: | | 'seyftee valv
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[n] 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 |
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| | Synonyms: | | escape, escape cock, escape valve, relief valve |
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| | See Also: | | regulator, valve | |
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