relief valve

Definitions

Aviation

• noun a valve which opens at maximum safe pressure and closes again upon return to normal operating conditions

Cars & Driving

• noun a valve in the air pump of an air injection system which dumps part of the air at high pump speeds to prevent pump damage; may be combined with the air gulp valve

Construction

• A pressure-activated valve held closed by string tension and designed to automatically relieve pressure in excess of its setting.

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Contexts for “relief valve”

3 definitions in context
• Aviation
• Cars & Driving
• Construction