Escape Valve (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The engineer ensured the steam boiler was equipped with a reliable escape valve to prevent a catastrophic explosion in case of emergency.
- The escape valve on the pressure cooker blew with a loud hiss, releasing a cloud of steam into the air.
- A faulty escape valve on the laboratory equipment nearly caused a disaster, but fortunately, the technician caught the mistake just in time.
- To avoid accidents, safety inspectors always check the condition and functionality of the escape valve on high-pressure tanks during routine maintenance.
- The old, rusty escape valve on the factory machinery needed to be replaced immediately to prevent a potentially deadly accident.