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Rareslide valve
The correct spelling is slide valve.
How to pronounce slide valve
noun
Say it like: Sli-de -val-ve
The correct spelling is slide valve. A valve in a steam engine, designed to slide back and forth to cover and uncover the openings through which steam enters the cylinder.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A valve in a steam engine, designed to slide back and forth to cover and uncover the openings through which steam enters the cylinder.
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