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English noun: escape valve | |||
| 1. | escape valve (artifact) 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 | ||
| Synonyms | escape, escape cock, relief valve, safety valve | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | regulator, valve | ||
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