dry heater

English

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /dɹaɪ ˈhiɾɚ/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /dɹaɪ ˈhitəː/
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Noun

dry heater (plural dry heaters)

  1. (military, mechanical engineering) A torpedo engine powered by the burning of fuel with compressed air or oxygen, which does not inject water into the combustion chamber for engine cooling and extra power.
    Coordinate term: wet heater

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