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From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
an occurrence of something
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading For this reason one of the best guides is to fully understand the construction of each.
controllableadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊləbəl/
capable of being controlled
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
cylindricaladjectiveUS /səˈlɪndrɪkəl/
having the form of a cylinder
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The following illustrations and descriptions will give a good idea of the various types in use.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
FITTINGSnounUS /ˈfɪtɪŋz/
plural of “fitting” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following illustrations and descriptions will give a good idea of the various types in use.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading For this reason one of the best guides is to fully understand the construction of each.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The following illustrations and descriptions will give a good idea of the various types in use.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The following illustrations and descriptions will give a good idea of the various types in use.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading For this reason one of the best guides is to fully understand the construction of each.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The following illustrations and descriptions will give a good idea of the various types in use.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading The following illustrations and descriptions will give a good idea of the various types in use.
of great significance or value
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
longitudinaladjectiveUS /ˌlɑːndʒəˈtuːdənəl/
of or relating to lines of longitude
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
absolutely essential
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For this reason one of the best guides is to fully understand the construction of each.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason one of the best guides is to fully understand the construction of each.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason one of the best guides is to fully understand the construction of each.
threadedadjectiveUS /ˈθredɪd/
(of bolts or screws) having screw threads
From this reading The cylindrical body A is threaded at each end, and has an inclined partition B therein which has a circular aperture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The following illustrations and descriptions will give a good idea of the various types in use.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading For this reason one of the best guides is to fully understand the construction of each.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
the act of using
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
VALVEnounUS /vælv/
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
VALVESnounUS /vælvz/
plural of “valve” — a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The following illustrations and descriptions will give a good idea of the various types in use.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Check Valve.--Fig. 72 shows a longitudinal section of a check valve, which is designed to prevent the water from returning or backing up from the pressure side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading VALVES AND VALVE FITTINGS In the use of steam, compressed gas, or any medium which must have a controllable flow, valves are a necessary element; and the important point is to know what is best adapted for the use which is required in each case.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The following illustrations and descriptions will give a good idea of the various types in use.
