steam power
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- Power derived from water heated into steam, usually converted to motive power by a reciprocating engine (a steam engine) or turbine (a steam turbine).
- The pistons are driven by steam power.
- Means of transportation, or heavy equipment, based on such power, especially steamboats, steamships, or steam trains.
- Before the diesel locomotive, steam power was king.
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power from steam
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