intake valve

• Válvula en un motor de combustión interna que se abre para permitir que la mezcla de aire y combustible entre al cilindro; en otros sistemas, válvula que permite la entrada de un fluido o gas.

A mechanical component in an internal combustion engine that opens to allow the air-fuel mixture to enter the cylinder, or in other systems to allow fluid or gas to flow in.

1. Engine componentC1formal

   A valve in an internal combustion engine that opens to allow the air-fuel mixture (or just air in a diesel engine) to enter the cylinder.

   válvula de admisión

   • The mechanic checked the intake valve for carbon buildup.
   • A faulty intake valve can cause a loss of engine power.
   • The intake valve opens at the beginning of the intake stroke.