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noun
• Any bivalve mollusc whose valves are of different sizes.
adjective
• (of the shells of a bivalve mollusc) Having valves of different sizes
Example sentence• The inequivalve shells of the clam were different sizes. |
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noun
• a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
Example sentence• I need to replace the valve on my bicycle tire. |
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Example sentence• The trivalve clam has a unique shell with three distinct parts. |
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adjective
• used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.)
noun
• marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together
Example sentence• I found a beautiful bivalve shell on the beach. |
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noun
• a semilunar valve between the left ventricle and the aorta; prevents blood from flowing from the aorta back into the heart
Example sentence• The aortic valve controls the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the aorta. |
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noun
• any valve that checks flow by the seating of a ball
Example sentence• The plumber installed a ball valve to control the water flow. |
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noun
• valve with two cusps; situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Example sentence• The bicuspid valve, also known as the mitral valve, separates the left atrium from the left ventricle. |
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noun
• a valve in a carburetor that consists of a disc that turns and acts as a throttle
Example sentence• The butterfly valve is used to control the flow of water in the pipe. |
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noun
• a valve to control one-way flow of blood
Example sentence• The cardiac valve helps regulate blood flow through the heart. |
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noun
• a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction
Example sentence• The clack valve is responsible for controlling the water flow in the plumbing system. |
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noun
• a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction
Example sentence• The clapper valve in the pipeline prevents backflow of water. |
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noun
• 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
Example sentence• The escape valve on the pressure cooker released the excess steam. |
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noun
• a valve through which burned gases from a cylinder escape into the exhaust manifold
Example sentence• The mechanic replaced the worn-out exhaust valve in my car. |
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noun
• a valve to control one-way flow of blood
Example sentence• She underwent surgery to repair a faulty heart valve. |
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noun
• valve between the ileum of the small intestine and the cecum of the large intestine; prevents material from flowing back from the large to the small intestine
Example sentence• The ileocecal valve regulates the movement of food from the small intestine to the large intestine. |
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noun
• a valve that controls the flow of fluid through an intake
Example sentence• The intake valve allows air and fuel to enter the combustion chamber. |
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noun
• valve with two cusps; situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Example sentence• The mitral valve controls the flow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle. |
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noun
• a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines
Example sentence• The mechanic replaced the damaged poppet valve in the engine. |
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noun
• a semilunar valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery; prevents blood from flowing from the artery back into the heart
Example sentence• The pulmonary valve regulates blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery. |
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noun
• the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum
Example sentence• The pyloric valve controls the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine. |
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noun
• 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
Example sentence• The relief valve on the boiler released steam to prevent pressure buildup. |
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noun
• 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
Example sentence• The pressure cooker has a safety valve that releases excess steam. |
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noun
• a heart valve with cusps shaped like half-moons; prevents blood from flowing back into the heart
Example sentence• The semilunar valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle of the heart. |
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noun
• valve that opens and closes a passageway by sliding over a port
Example sentence• The slide valve is an important component of a steam engine. |
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noun
• regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
Example sentence• The plumber installed a new sluice valve in the bathroom. |
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noun
• a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
Example sentence• The throttle valve controls the amount of air flowing into the engine. |
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noun
• valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts
Example sentence• The tricuspid valve controls the flow of blood between the right atrium and the right ventricle. |
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