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Meaning of simple engine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An engine that has only a single stage, contrasting to a compound engine, compound locomotive, or triple expansion engine, which use multiple stages to improve efficiency.
  2. A steam engine that does not use a separate condenser to create suction and thereby improve efficiency.

CEFR level

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

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