What is This Plumbing Item?

Screwed into the 3/4" FPT hot water outlet of a 40 gal water heater is a white plastic (PVC?) insert that has a cross in the center. It does not restrict air or water movement. What is this device? It appears the top part is gone. Is it the remnants of a check valve, whose ball is gone? If so, what

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