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a mechanical engineer who designs industrial valves and stopcocks
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Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.
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The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
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The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
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“Stopcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stopcock. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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stopcock
noun
stop·cock
ˈstäp-ˌkäk 
: a faucet for stopping or regulating flow (as through a pipe)
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