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steam_power

steam power

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steam power (uncountable)

  1. Power derived from water heated into steam, usually converted to motive power by a reciprocating engine or turbine.
    The pistons are driven by steam power.
  2. Means of transportation based on such power, particularly steamboat/ship or steam train.
    Before the diesel locomotive, steam power was king.

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