valvate
/ˈvælveɪt/
adjective
- Having or relating to valves; opening by valves, as in certain plant parts or mechanical structures.
- The valvate design of the ancient water pipe controlled the flow precisely.
- The valvate arrangement of the flower's petals allows it to open fully.
- In botany, valvate sepals meet at the edges without overlapping.
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