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Definition of Steam engine
1. Noun. External-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinder.
Terms within: Boiler, Steam Boiler, Crosshead, Steam Chest
Generic synonyms: External-combustion Engine
Group relationships: Steamer, Steamship, Steam Locomotive
Generic synonyms: External-combustion Engine
Group relationships: Steamer, Steamship, Steam Locomotive
Lexicographical Neighbors of Steam Engine
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