safety valve

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a valve that opens automatically to relieve excessive pressure

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  • The plumber will fit some new safety valves.
  • The boiler's safety valve released steam, preventing an explosion.
  • Sometimes, a good cry can act as a safety valve for emotional stress.
  • It's crucial to regularly check the safety valve on your pressure cooker.
  • Having a hobby serves as a safety valve against the pressures of work.
  • The engineer adjusted the safety valve to a higher pressure setting.
  • For many, exercise is an important safety valve to manage anxiety.
  • Make sure the safety valve is not blocked or corroded.
  • Their weekly poker game was a safety valve for the stresses of family life.
  • The system is designed with multiple safety valves to prevent overpressure.