intake valve

• Composant mécanique d'un moteur à combustion interne qui s'ouvre pour laisser entrer le mélange air-carburant dans le cylindre, ou dans d'autres systèmes, pour permettre l'admission d'un fluide ou d'un gaz.

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.

   Soupape d'admission

   • 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.