steam power
Noun
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Noun
steam power (uncountable)
- 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.
- 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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