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THROTTLE VALVE

\θɹˈɒtə͡l vˈalv], \θɹˈɒtə‍l vˈalv], \θ_ɹ_ˈɒ_t_əl v_ˈa_l_v]\

Definitions of THROTTLE VALVE

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

In steam-engines, a valve for regulating the supply of steam to the cylinder.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A valve in the steam-pipe of an engine for regulating the supply of steam to the cylinder.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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