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airbrush 
Instrument that pulverizes paint or ink by means of compressed air pressure.
cross section of an airbrush
air valve
Valve that controls the flow of compressed air.
air flow
Compressed air moving toward the nozzle.
nozzle
Metal part with an opening through which air and paint combine to create a color spray.
pivot
Component that opens the air valve and is controlled by the main lever.
needle
Movable part that regulates the flow of paint and is controlled by the main lever.
fluid cup
Receptacle that holds the paint, a certain amount of which is drawn in with the air, depending on the position of the needle.
main lever
Device that releases air when pressed and slides back, moving the needle to open the nozzle to varying degrees.
needle assembly
Device in which the needle moves.
color spray
Pulverized paint.
