valvelet

/ˈvælvlɪt/
noun
  1. A small valve.
    • The tiny valvelet in the watch movement controls the flow of air precisely.
    • Each vein in the insect's body has a valvelet that helps direct blood flow.
    • The engineer replaced the broken valvelet in the fuel system to fix the leak.
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