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safety valve

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safety valve n	(controlled outlet for gas or steam)	válvula de seguridad grupo nom
	A residential water heater has to have a safety valve or it might explode.
	Un calentador de agua doméstico debe tener una válvula de seguridad o podría explotar.
safety valve n	(outlet for suppressed emotions) (figurado)	válvula de escape loc nom f
	He uses boxing as a safety valve for his pent up anger.
	Usa el boxeo como una válvula de escape para su enojo reprimido.

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