escape valve English

Meaning escape valve meaning

What does escape valve mean?

escape valve

— noun (= 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

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escape valve English » English

safety valve

relief valve

escape cock

escape

spring reducing valve

security valve

safety relief valve

relieve valve

rebound relief valve

protection valve

exhaust valve

emergency valve

blow through valve

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Second, currencies played an important role as an escape valve in the early days of Asia's post-crisis adjustment process.