"Kingston valve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Kingston valves [plural]
Etymology: After its inventor John Kingston (1786-1847), an English engineer. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Kingston valve (plural Kingston valves)
  1. A valve fitted in the bottom of a ship's fuel, water or ballast tank that allows seawater to enter for the purposes of cleaning and to admit water ballast. Wikipedia link: Kingston valve

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