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valve in German

valve in German is Ventil, Hahn, Armatur — valve means a device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.

valve in German

Ventil
noun
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
Hahn
noun
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
Armatur
noun
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
Schieber
noun
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
Wasserhahn
noun
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
Ventil
noun
Such a device that admits fuel and air into the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, or one that allows combustion gases to exit.
Klappe
noun
Such a device that admits fuel and air into the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, or one that allows combustion gases to exit.
Klappe
noun
(anatomy) One or more membranous partitions, flaps, or folds, which permit the passage of the contents of a vessel or cavity in one direction, but stop or control the flow in the opposite direction.

What does "valve" mean?

  1. noun A device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.
    "The plumber replaced the broken valve on the radiator pipe."
  2. noun A flap-like structure in the body, such as in the heart, that allows fluid to flow in only one direction.
    "The surgeon explained how the new valve would help his heart work properly."
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valve in a sentence

  • The plumber replaced the broken valve on the radiator pipe.
  • Open the gas valve slowly and check that the cooker lights.
  • The surgeon explained how the new valve would help his heart work properly.
  • Each vein has a tiny valve that stops blood from flowing the wrong way.

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What is "valve" in German?
"valve" in German is Ventil, Hahn, Armatur. valve means: A device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.
How do you use "valve" in a sentence?
Example: "The plumber replaced the broken valve on the radiator pipe." In German, "valve" is Ventil, Hahn, Armatur.
Are there other ways to say "valve" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "valve": Ventil, Hahn, Armatur, Schieber, Wasserhahn, Klappe.
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