penstock

• Substantivo que designa um tubo, canal ou conduto fechado por onde a água escoa com grande velocidade ou pressão, geralmente controlado por comporta ou válvula, típico de sistemas hidrelétricos e de irrigação.

A noun referring to a conduit or channel that carries a rapid flow of water, often controlled by a sluice gate or valve, typically used in hydroelectric or irrigation systems.

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   A valve or gate mechanism used to regulate the rate of water flow through a sluice or channel.

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   • The engineer adjusted the penstock to control the water pressure.
   • A faulty penstock caused the irrigation system to malfunction.
   • The dam's penstock was opened to release excess water.

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