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needle valve

Noun

Meaning

needle valve (plural needle valves)

A type of valve having a small orifice and a needle-like plunger, allowing precise regulation of generally small flow rates.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Increasing the amount of fuel gas flow through the tube by opening the needle valve will increase the size of the flame. Source: Internet

The flame also burns without noise, unlike the Bunsen or Teclu burners. citation * Tirrill burner – The base of the burner has a needle valve which allows the regulation of gas intake directly from the Burner, rather than from the gas source. Source: Internet

The fuel is sprayed with the help of a nozzle that is opened and closed with a needle valve, operated with a solenoid. Source: Internet

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