Meaning Of The Word Check valve

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What's The Definition Of Check valve?

check valve in American English
noun: a valve permitting liquids or gases to flow in one direction only

check valve in British English
noun: a valve that closes by fluid pressure to prevent return flow

check valve in Mechanical Engineering
noun: A check valve is a valve that is closed by the pressure of a fluid so that the fluid does not flow back in the direction it came from.

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