vacuum valve

noun

A non-return valve allowing atmospheric air into a boiler, if a cold boiler reduces its internal pressure on cooling down.

Meanings

nounvacuum valve (plural vacuum valves)

plural vacuum valves

  1. A non-return valve allowing atmospheric air into a boiler, if a cold boiler reduces its internal pressure on cooling down.
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