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Steam power

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  1. 1
    Power derived from water heated into steam, usually converted to motive power by a reciprocating engine (a steam engine) or turbine (a steam turbine). uncountable

    "The pistons are driven by steam power."

  2. 2
    A means of transportation, or heavy equipment, based on such power, especially steamboats, steamships, or steam trains. uncountable

    "Before the diesel locomotive, steam power was king."

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