wet heater
English edit
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /wɛt ˈhi.ɾɚ/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /wɛt ˈhi.təː/
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Noun edit
wet heater (plural wet heaters)
- (military, mechanical engineering) A type of torpedo engine where water is injected into the combustion chamber alongside fuel and compressed air or oxygen, cooling the engine and increasing its power through the production and expansion of steam.