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slide valve

Noun

Meaning

valve that opens and closes a passageway by sliding over a port

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Early designs used the D slide valve but this has been largely superseded by Piston valve or Poppet valve designs. Source: Internet

Note the slide valve with concave, almost "D" shaped, underside. Source: Internet

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