La vàlvula
Example: La vàlvula controla el flux d'aigua a la canonada.
Definition
"La vàlvula" is a mechanical device used to regulate, direct, or control the flow of a fluid (such as water or gas) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing passageways in a pipe or conduit.
Etymology
The word "la vàlvula" comes from the Latin term 'valvula,' which is a diminutive of 'valva,' meaning 'leaf of a door' or 'folding door.' This reflects the valve's function of opening and closing to control flow, much like a small door or flap.
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"La vàlvula" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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