单词 | accelerator valve |
释义 | > as lemmasaccelerator valve accelerator valve n. now rare (a) a valve used to speed up the reduction of pressure in the air brake of a train; (b) a valve used to add additional fuel to an engine, so increasing its speed. ΚΠ 1896 U.S. Patent 555,196 5/2 A gradual reduction of pressure in the train-pipe is followed by a gradual outflow of air from the reservoir through said restricted duct without affecting the accelerator-valve. 1901 Motor-Car World Oct. 272/1 A by-pass throttle or ‘accelerator’ valve, by opening which a full charge of mixture can be admitted at any speed of the engine. 1914 Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen's Mag. Feb. 202/1 The accelerator valve was designed to assist the brake valve in discharging brake-pipe pressure. < as lemmas |
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