Poppet Valve (Noun)
Meaning
A mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The internal combustion engine utilizes a poppet valve to regulate airflow and facilitate efficient combustion.
- The engine's performance relies heavily on the precise operation of the poppet valve.
- The mushroom-shaped poppet valve is commonly found in internal combustion engines, controlling the flow of air and fuel.
- Engine manufacturers carefully design the poppet valve to optimize its lift and reduce potential noise.
- When the camshaft rotates, it opens and closes the poppet valve in a synchronized motion.