boiler tube

noun

One of a number of tubes in a steam boiler through which heat, smoke and fumes from the firebox pass.

Meanings

nounboiler tube (plural boiler tubes)

plural boiler tubes

  1. One of a number of tubes in a steam boiler through which heat, smoke and fumes from the firebox pass.
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