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safety valve in Finnish

safety valve in Finnish

varoventtiili
noun
A valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container holding a gas, vapour, etc. (such as a boiler or pressure cooker), would burst, thus reducing the pressure; a relief valve.
paineenpitoventtiili
noun
A valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container holding a gas, vapour, etc. (such as a boiler or pressure cooker), would burst, thus reducing the pressure; a relief valve.
paineenpitoventtiili
noun
(by extension) A valve set to close a container holding a gas or vapour to prevent excessive loss of pressure.
purkautumiskeino
noun
(figuratively) Any mechanism offering relief from physical or emotional pressure or tension.
vähimmäisrangaistuksen sivuuttamisen salliva laki
noun
(US, law) A United States law, codified at 18 United States Code §3553(f), authorizing a judge to disregard mandatory minimum sentences for some criminals with few or no prior offenses.
asentaa varoventtiili
verb
(transitive) To install a relief valve on (such a container) for that purpose.
purkautua
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To use some mechanism to relieve (physical or emotional pressure or tension).
päästää painetta
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To use some mechanism to relieve (physical or emotional pressure or tension).
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