steam boiler

/stim ˌbɔɪlər/
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Other forms: steam boilers

Definitions of steam boiler
  1. noun
    sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
    synonyms: boiler
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    types:
    auxiliary boiler, donkey boiler
    (nautical) an extra boiler (as a ship's boiler that is used while the ship is in port)
    type of:
    vessel
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
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