valve in Portuguese
valve in Portuguese is válvula, valva — valve means a device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.
valve in Portuguese
válvula
válvula
(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.
valva
(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?
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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."
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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 Portuguese?
"valve" in Portuguese is válvula, valva. 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 Portuguese, "valve" is válvula, valva.
Are there other ways to say "valve" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "valve": válvula, valva.
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