Meaning of valve | Babel Free

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1. (electronic) vacuum tube
2. válvula, valva, estructura membranosa en un canal u orificio que al cerrarse temporalmente impide el reflujo del contenido que pasa a través de ella;aortic ___ → ___ aórtica;
3. Any of various devices that regulate the flow of gases, liquids, or loose materials through piping or through apertures by opening, closing, or obstructing ports or passageways.
4. Anatomy A membranous structure in a hollow organ or passage, as in an artery or vein, that folds or closes to prevent the return flow of the body fluid passing through it.
   Anatomy
5. Biology a. A piece of shell covering or enclosing certain mollusks or other invertebrates, especially the single one of a univalve mollusk or one of the paired hinged ones of a bivalve mollusk or brachiopod.
   Biology
6. One of the pieces into which a plant part splits at maturity, especially a segment of a fruit capsule or of certain anthers.
7. Chiefly British An electron tube or a vacuum tube.
   Chiefly British
8. Archaic Either half of a double or folding door.
   Archaic
9. To provide with a valve.
10. To control by means of a valve.

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