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divertor

divertor

8.4
A valve that sends water or gas into different pipes
  • noun
  • /dɪˈvɜrtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : válvula
  • The plumber installed a new divertor to allow water to flow to either the shower or the bathtub.

Examples

  • Modern kitchen sinks often include a divertor to switch between the main tap and a spray nozzle.

  • A faulty divertor can cause water to leak from both the faucet and the showerhead at the same time.

  • The divertor controls the flow of gas in the system.

  • Engineers installed a new divertor to improve efficiency.

  • The plumber installed a new divertor to allow water to flow to either the shower or the bathtub.

  • Modern kitchen sinks often include a divertor to switch between the main tap and a spray nozzle.

  • A faulty divertor can cause water to leak from both the faucet and the showerhead at the same time.

Synonyms

valve
vsdivertor
  • Specialized
153 4.1

A device that controls the flow of liquid or air in machines and instruments

directs flow into specific alternate pipes or outlets
deflector
vsdivertor
  • Specialized
70 6.3

A device that changes the direction of air, water, or smoke

directs flow into specific alternate pipes or outlets
diverter
vsdivertor
  • Specialized
3 5.5

A device that changes the direction of water or air flow

directs flow into specific alternate pipes or outlets
ductor
vsdivertor
  • Specialized
8.9

A part that directs the flow of air or water

directs flow into specific alternate pipes or outlets

Surface Forms

divertor singular
divertors plural

Morphology

divertor = divert (transparent) = divert + or

Clear agentive formation from 'divert' indicating a device that directs or redirects flow, directly derivable by learners.

Etymology

Divertor comes from the Latin divertere, made of di- 'away' and vertere 'to turn', and it has the same root as the verb divert. A plumbing divertor simply 'turns' the flow so water goes to one pipe or the other, like a road sign for water.