Definition of Safety valve

1. Noun. 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.

Exact synonyms: Escape, Escape Cock, Escape Valve, Relief Valve
Generic synonyms: Regulator, Valve

Definition of Safety valve

1. Noun. A relief valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container (such as a boiler) would burst ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Safety Valve

safety nets
safety nut
safety pin
safety pins
safety rail
safety razor
safety razors
safety school
safety schools
safety spectacles
safety squeeze
safety squeeze play
safety stock
safety stocks
safety strap
safety valve (current term)
safety valves
safety zone
safetying
safetyman
safetymen
safewords
saffi
saffian
saffians
saffis
safflor
safflorite
safflorites

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