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Noun Concept
Categories: Locomotive parts, Steam boiler components
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snifting valve  snifter valve
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A snifting valve is an automatic anti-vacuum valve used in a steam locomotive when coasting. Wikipedia
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A snifting valve is an automatic anti-vacuum valve used in a steam locomotive when coasting. Wikipedia
anti-vacuum valve in steam locomotives Wikidata
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. Wiktionary
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