INJECTOR
\ɪnd͡ʒˈɛktə], \ɪndʒˈɛktə], \ɪ_n_dʒ_ˈɛ_k_t_ə]\
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A contrivance for forcing feed water into a steam boiler by the direct action of the steam upon the water. The water is driven into the boiler by the impulse of a jet of the steam which becomes condensed as soon as it strikes the stream of cold water it impels; -- also called Giffard's injector, from the inventor.
By Oddity Software
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A contrivance for forcing feed water into a steam boiler by the direct action of the steam upon the water. The water is driven into the boiler by the impulse of a jet of the steam which becomes condensed as soon as it strikes the stream of cold water it impels; -- also called Giffard's injector, from the inventor.
By Noah Webster.
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