air valve

noun

1. a device for controlling the flow of air, as from a pipe or tank.

air valve

noun

1. a device for controlling the flow of air in a pipe
2. a valve for exhausting air from a fluid system, esp from a central-heating installation See also bleed valve

Example Sentences

An air screw is provided which regulates the pressure of the air valve spring enclosed therein.

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The function of this plunger is to provide a resistance in addition to that of the air valve spring to assist in acceleration.

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The air valve is first opened or the spring tension reduced to a point where the engine misfires or pops back in the carburetor.

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It will be noticed that a metering pin or needle valve opens the jet when the air valve opens.

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One may regulate the gasoline needle or adjust the auxiliary air valve.

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