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Float valves

Scope note

Valves controlled by a float in a chamber, such as the float valve in a tank for a toilet. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000163155

Broader Terms used

valves (hardware)

Narrower Terms used

ball cocks

Term used for

valves, float

Equivalent Terms used

float valve

Created

13yrs ago

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