siphon condenser

noun

A condenser for a steam engine, in which the vacuum is maintained by the downward flow of water through a tall vertical pipe.

Meanings

nounsiphon condenser (plural siphon condensers)

plural siphon condensers

  1. A condenser for a steam engine, in which the vacuum is maintained by the downward flow of water through a tall vertical pipe.
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