Meaning Of The Word Slide valve

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What's The Definition Of Slide valve?

slide valve in British English
a valve which opens and closes a passageway, as the cylinder port of a steam engine, by sliding back and forth across it
noun: a valve that slides across an aperture to expose the port or opening
noun: a valve that slides without lifting to open or close an aperture, as the valves of the ports in the cylinders of certain steam engines

slide valve in Mechanical Engineering
noun: A slide valve is a valve that slides across a hole to open and close it.

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