Meaning Of The Word Relief valve

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What's The Definition Of Relief valve?

relief valve in American English
safety valve
noun: a device that, when actuated by static pressure above a predetermined level, opens in proportion to the excess above this level and reduces the pressure to it

relief valve in British English
noun: a type of valve used to control or limit the pressure that can build up in a system or vessel

relief valve in the Oil and Gas Industry
noun: A relief valve is a device which controls the pressure in a system or vessel.

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