válvula

Meaning

1. (feminine) valve (a device that controls the flow of gas or fluid)
2. (feminine) valve (a membrane which permits the passage of the contents of a vessel or cavity in one direction)
3. (feminine) vacuum tube
4. (feminine) the regulator of a steam engine or pressure cooker
5. (feminine) valve (a small portion of certain anthers, which opens like a trapdoor)

Concepts

valve

tube

vacuum tube

balance

throttle

valvule

small valve

Synonyms

valva

balança

escala

prato

sentido

válvula termiônica

Translations

valvola

vàlvula

válvula

soupape

ventiel

Ventil

klep

valvule

βαλβίδα

vanne

valve

clapet

supap

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvaw.vu.lɐ/

Etymology

From Latin valvula, diminutive of valva (“leaf of a double or folding door”).

Sentences

Torça a válvula e libere o vapor quente .

Twist the valve and release the hot steam.