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safety valve in Portuguese

safety valve in Portuguese

válvula de escape
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.
válvula de alívio de pressão
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.
válvula de segurança
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.
válvula de escape
noun
(figuratively) Any mechanism offering relief from physical or emotional pressure or tension.
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