valve
Prononciation : [vælv]
Mot
Contexte : « mechanics »
(noun) a device that controls the flow of liquid or gas. Think of it like a gate that opens or closes to allow or prevent something from moving through pipes.
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The plumber fixed the valve to stop the leak in the water pipe.
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The valve was stuck, so no water could flow through the pipe.
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Can you show me how the valve works to control the water flow?
Contexte : « biology »
(noun) a part of the heart that helps blood move in one direction. Imagine it like a one-way door inside your heart that keeps blood from flowing backward.
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The doctor explained how the heart valve helps keep the blood moving correctly.
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If the heart valve doesn't work, the blood might flow backward, which is not good.
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What happens if the heart valve is not functioning properly?
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