De veiligheidsklep
Example: De veiligheidsklep opent automatisch bij te hoge druk in de machine.
Definition
"De veiligheidsklep" is a safety valve that automatically opens when the pressure inside a machine or system becomes too high, preventing damage or accidents by releasing excess pressure in a controlled manner.
Etymology
The term "de veiligheidsklep" comes from Dutch, where "veiligheid" means safety and "klep" means valve or flap. It literally refers to a valve designed for safety purposes, ensuring protection under pressure. Did you know? The concept of safety valves dates back to the early steam engines to prevent explosions.
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"De veiligheidsklep" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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the safety valve