equilibrium piston

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• equilibrium valve — (in a reciprocating engine) a valve opening a passage from one end of a cylinder to the other to equalize pressure upon both faces of the piston. [1870 75] * * * …   Universalium

• equilibrium valve — (in a reciprocating engine) a valve opening a passage from one end of a cylinder to the other to equalize pressure upon both faces of the piston. [1870 75] …   Useful english dictionary

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