English Explanatory Dictionary

wet heater

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A 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.

Pronunciation

/wɛt ˈhi.ɾɚ/ /wɛt ˈhi.təː/ en-us-wet heater.ogg

Word forms

wet heater wet heaters
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