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Detailed Synonyms for safety valve in English
safety valve:
safety valve [the ~] noun
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the safety valve
– 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 1the escape; the escape valve; the relief valve; the safety valve; the escape cock– 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 1