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Throttle valve   /θrˈɑtəl vælv/   Listen
Throttle valve

noun
1.
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine.  Synonyms: accelerator, throttle.





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"Throttle valve" Quotes from Famous Books



... "Throttle Valve" of the main steam-pipe, which, by means of the handle, is opened or closed at pleasure, the power of the steam and the progress of the carriage being thereby regulated from 1 to 10 or 20 miles ...
— The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, Vol. 10, No. - 287, December 15, 1827 • Various


Words linked to "Throttle valve" :   valve, fuel system


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