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inlet valve closes — (IVC) A British term for intake valve closes … Dictionary of automotive terms
exhaust valve closes — (EVC) A mark on a valve timing diagram … Dictionary of automotive terms
intake valve closes — (IVC) A mark on a valve timing diagram. Also see EVC … Dictionary of automotive terms
valve — A device used to either open or close an opening to allow or prevent the flow of a liquid or gas from one place to another. There are many different types. See ABS relay valve accumultor valve air valve carburetor air control valve air gulp valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
closes — See exhaust valve closes intake valve closes … Dictionary of automotive terms
valve lag — The number of degrees of crankshaft rotation after a piston passes the top or bottom center of its stroke, at which the intake or exhaust valves open or close. For example, if the exhaust valve closes at 60° of crankshaft rotation after the… … Aviation dictionary
valve — [valv] n. [ME, a door leaf < L valva, leaf of a folding door, akin to volvere, to roll: see WALK; VALVE senses 3, 4, 8 < ModL valva < L] 1. Archaic either of the halves of a double door or any of the leaves of a folding door 2. a gate… … English World dictionary
valve — [ vælv ] noun count * 1. ) the part of a machine or piece of equipment that opens and closes in order to control the flow of air or liquid 2. ) the part of an organ or tube in your body that opens and closes to keep liquid flowing in the right… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
valve — valveless, adj. valvelike, adj. /valv/, n., v., valved, valving. n. 1. any device for halting or controlling the flow of a liquid, gas, or other material through a passage, pipe, inlet, outlet, etc. 2. a hinged lid or other movable part that… … Universalium
valve — 1. A fold of the lining membrane of a canal or other hollow organ serving to retard or prevent a reflux of fluid. 2. Any formation or reduplication of tissue, or flaplike structure … Medical dictionary
