intake valve

• Componente mecânico de um motor de combustão interna que se abre para permitir a entrada da mistura ar-combustível no cilindro; em outros sistemas, válvula que regula a admissão de líquido ou gás.

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 admissão

   • 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.