steam accumulator

noun

A kind of energy storage device, consisting of an insulated pressure tank containing hot water and steam under pressure.

Meanings

nounsteam accumulator (plural steam accumulators)

plural steam accumulators

  1. A kind of energy storage device, consisting of an insulated pressure tank containing hot water and steam under pressure.
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