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valve

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a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid
  • a hot water valve

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The first known use of valve was in the 14th century

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“Valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valve. Accessed 24 Jun. 2021.

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