See Terry's post above first, but it looks like some kind of union probably with fibre washers the.
If it was me (subject to Terry's suggestion,) I'd remove it and get down the plumber's merchant to find something suitable. Or cut out that section and solder in a tee with a normal drain cock.
You can even use speed fit tee in place of soldered connectors if you don't have the kit.
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