valve

Meanings

• noun

  A device that regulates, directs, or controls the flow of fluids or gases.

  - "The valve in the engine controls the flow of fuel into the cylinders."
  - "The ball valve in the plumbing system was turned to stop the water flow."

• noun

  A structure in the heart that controls the flow of blood.

  - "The aortic valve opens and closes to regulate blood flow from the heart."
  - "The mitral valve prevents the backflow of blood into the left atrium."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvælv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with valve
dove , glove , love

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Variants

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valve , valved , valveless , valves , ball valve , ball valves , bicuspid valve , bicuspid valves , butterfly valve , butterfly valves , check valve , check valves , escape valve , escape valves , mitral valve , mitral valves , safety valve , safety valves , semilunar valve , semilunar valves , slide valve , slide valves

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Etymology

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The word 'valve' comes from the Latin 'valva', meaning 'flap' or 'fold'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the human heart has four valves?

2. Valves are used in various industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and water treatment.

3. The first recorded use of a valve was in ancient Rome for controlling the flow of water in aqueducts.

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Related Concepts

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1. check valve: A type of valve that allows flow in only one direction.

2. ball valve: A type of valve that uses a ball to control flow.

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Culture

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Valves have been used in various cultures throughout history, from ancient Roman aqueducts to modern industrial processes. In literature, valves have been used as metaphors for control and regulation.

How to Memorize "valve"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tap or a faucet that can be turned on and off to control the flow of water. This is similar to how a valve works.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'valve' with 'control' and 'regulation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'valve' as 'V' for 'Vital' and 'L' for 'Life' as valves are essential for controlling the flow of fluids and gases in various systems.

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