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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
noun
válvula
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.
valva
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.
    "Turn the valve to shut off the water supply."
  2. noun A flap-like structure in the body, such as in the heart, that allows fluid to flow in only one direction.
    "A faulty heart valve can cause blood to flow backwards."

valve in a sentence

  • Turn the valve to shut off the water supply.
  • A faulty heart valve can cause blood to flow backwards.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "Turn the valve to shut off the water supply." 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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