valvulate

/ˌvælvjʊˈleɪt/; /vælˈvʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to provide or be provided with valves; to be equipped with valves

“The engineer ensured that the new pump would valvulate the water efficiently.”

2. verb

to fit or be fitted with valves, especially in the heart or lungs

“The doctor explained that the patient’s heart needed to valvulate properly for optimal health.”

3. noun

a valve or the act of valvulating

“The surgeon had to perform a delicate operation to fix the patient’s valvulate issue.”

Synonyms

  • regulate
  • valve

Antonyms

  • block
  • obstruct