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multivalve en · ADJ

Etymology

From multi- + valve.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable, qualifier:internal combustion engines) Having or involving multiple valves (in any context); thus: ▸ Having multiple intake valves and multiple exhaust valves per cylinder (typically two of each instead of one of each).
2. (not-comparable) Having or involving multiple valves (in any context); thus: ▸ Having multiple biological valves.
   • a multivalve mollusk
3. (not-comparable) Having or involving multiple valves (in any context); thus: ▸ Involving multiple heart valves.
   • multivalve heart disease

Synonyms

multivalvular · multivalvar

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multivalve en · NOUN

Etymology

From multi- + valve.

Meanings

1. A multivalve mollusc.

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