La válvula
Example: La válvula controla el flujo de agua en la tubería principal.
Definition
"La válvula" is a mechanical device used to control the flow and pressure of fluids or gases within a system, such as in pipes or tubes, by opening, closing, or partially obstructing passageways.
Etymology
The word "la válvula" comes from the Latin 'valvula,' which is a diminutive of 'valva,' meaning a door or leaf of a folding door. Did you know that the concept behind "la válvula" is similar to a small door regulating passage, which perfectly describes its function in engineering?
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"La válvula" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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