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Definitions for escape valve
es·cape valve

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. safety valve, relief valve, escape valve, escape cock, escapenoun

    a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level

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  1. escape valve

    An escape valve, also known as a relief or safety valve, is a mechanism designed to release pressure or substances from a system or container when it exceeds a certain predefined limit, thereby preventing potential damage or accidents. This term can also be used metaphorically to refer to any outlet or means of relief from a stressful, difficult, or oppressive situation.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of escape valve in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of escape valve in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of escape valve in a Sentence

  1. Jonathan Mitchell:

    Most persons with an autism-spectrum disorder have never expressed their opinions on someone’s blog and never will. The neurodiverse often reach a vulnerable audience, as many persons on the spectrum have low self-esteem. Neurodiversity provides a tempting escape valve.

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