relief valves
Safety pressure outlets
Relief valves are mechanical devices that automatically release pressure from a system when it exceeds a safe threshold.
Found in boilers, pipelines, and pressure vessels, they prevent catastrophic failure by venting excess gas or liquid: The relief valve opened when tank pressure hit 150 PSI.
Figuratively, anything that provides an outlet for built-up tension: Exercise was his relief valve for work stress.
- overpressurePressure exceeding ambient levels
- blow off steamRelease accumulated stress
- let off steamRelease accumulated emotional pressure
- releaseTo let go
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
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