Definition

A small device that controls the flow of liquid or gas.

Example

The engineer installed a valvelet to regulate the water pressure in the system.

Conversation

I was fixing my bike and found a small valvelet in the toolbox.

Oh really? I didn't know they had those for bikes.

Yeah, it can help control the air pressure in the tires.

That's pretty cool! I need to check if mine has a valvelet too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Valvelet → It is formed from "valve" (from Latin *valva*, meaning a folding door or flap) and the diminutive suffix "-let" (meaning small or little). The word "valvelet" refers to a small valve or a small flap that controls the flow of a substance.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small flap' ('valvelet') that controls the flow of something, just like a valve does.

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