snifting valve

snifting valve noun: a small valve opening into the atmosphere from the cylinder or condenser of a steam engine, to allow the escape of air when the piston makes a stroke.

Noun

snifting valve (plural snifting valves)

A small valve opening into the atmosphere from the cylinder or condenser of a steam engine, to allow the escape of air when the piston makes a stroke.
- The small mounting behind the chimney of many L.N.E.R. locomotives is the "snifting" valve, or vacuum relief valve, provided to keep the superheater elements cool when the engine is running with steam shut off. When the engine is steaming, these valves, which are carried in small chambers...1946 March and April, “The Why and The Wherefore: Snifting Valves”, in Railway Magazine, page 127
Synonyms:

blow valve, snifter valve, tail valve

snifting valve meaning in Tamil

snifting valve in Tamil

காற்றை வெளியிடும் தடுக்கிதழ்

Synonyms of snifting valve

Forms of snifting valve

plural	snifting valves

Origin of snifting valve

From the noise of its action.

Questions about snifting valve

What does snifting valve mean?: Snifting valve means a small valve opening into the atmosphere from the cylinder or condenser of a steam engine, to allow the escape of air when the piston makes a stroke.
What is snifting valve in Tamil?: Snifting valve in Tamil is காற்றை வெளியிடும் தடுக்கிதழ். See Snifting valve meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is snifting valve?: Snifting valve is a noun.
What is the plural of snifting valve?: The plural of snifting valve is snifting valves.

Words near snifting valve in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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