SAFETY VALVE
\sˈe͡ɪfti vˈalv], \sˈeɪfti vˈalv], \s_ˈeɪ_f_t_i v_ˈa_l_v]\
Definitions of SAFETY VALVE
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a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
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