English Explanatory Dictionary

swirl flap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small butterfly valve fitted to the intake manifold just before the cylinder head intake ports of many modern automotive diesel engines, and around which air can pass even when it is closed.

Word forms

swirl flap swirl flaps
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