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safety valve noun alternative, aperture, boundary condition, choice, circumstance, clause condition, contrivance, definition, device, escalator clause, esca clause, escape valve, escape way, evasion, exception, excuse, exit strategy, expedient, frame of reference, given, grounds, hole to creep out of, limitation, limiting condition, loophole, means of escape, mechanism for evasion, obligation, opening, out, outlet, parameter, pretext, provision, proviso, requisite, saving clause, specification, stipulation, technicality, terms, uncommunicativeness, vehicle of escape, way of essape, way out, whereas Associated concepts: safety valve consideration, safety valve function, stop valve How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If they didn't exist, we would either have to invent them or alter the system that uses them as safety valves. That's because moisture corrodes air lines, relief valves, safety valves and even the tank itself. Ultimately, it may be that carnivals serve as safety valves. |
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