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slide 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. 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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