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Meaning of condensing locomotive | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A steam locomotive which condenses exhaust steam by directing it into the water tank(s).

Examples

“In July 1864 the Metropolitan took delivery of some more condensing locomotives: beautiful green brass-bound tank engines from Beyer, Peacock & Co. of Manchester.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

conder Conder token Condere Condescend Condescended condescendence