steam power

steam power
a) 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.

b) 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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