steam power

English

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.

Derived terms

steam-powered

Translations

power from steam

Danish: dampdrift c, dampkraft c
Finnish: höyryvoima (fi)

Macedonian: парен погон m (páren pógon)

Anagrams

pomewaters

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