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Steam power

Power derived from water heated into steam, usually converted to motive power by a reciprocating engine or turbine.

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noun

1
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."
2
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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