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THROTTLE-VALVE

\θɹˈɒtə͡lvˈalv], \θɹˈɒtə‍lvˈalv], \θ_ɹ_ˈɒ_t_əl_v_ˈa_l_v]\

Definitions of THROTTLE-VALVE

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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(Mech.) A valve in the steam-pipe for regulating the supply of steam to the cylinder ; under the control of the governor it moves so as to enlarge or contract the free space according as the main shaft is moving below or above its just rate.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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