Relief 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 steam boiler exploded due to a faulty relief valve that failed to release excess pressure.
- In order to prevent accidents, the relief valve was installed in the fuel tank of the aircraft.
- Technicians inspected the relief valve on the nuclear reactor to ensure it was functioning properly.
- After the accident, investigators discovered that the relief valve had been tampered with and was not functioning as intended.
- Factory workers performed regular maintenance on the relief valve to ensure the safety of the manufacturing process.