flowgovernor
nounUK /ˈfləʊˌɡʌvənə/
US /ˈfloʊˌɡʌvərnər/
A flow governor is a tool that keeps water or air moving at the right speed.
The plumber installed a flow governor so the water wouldn't rush too fast through the pipes.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device in a machine that controls how fast a liquid or gas moves.
The engine's flow governor keeps the fuel moving steadily.
3. A person or system that manages the pace of work or traffic.
The new flow governor at the factory helped workers keep a steady rhythm.
4. A software setting that limits how much data moves through a network.
The network's flow governor slowed downloads during busy hours.