boiler
US /ˈbɔɪ.lɚ/
UK /ˈbɔɪ.lɚ/
1.
caldeira, aquecedor de água
a fuel-burning apparatus or container for heating water
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The old boiler in the basement needs to be replaced.
A velha caldeira no porão precisa ser substituída.
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We had no hot water because the boiler broke down.
Não tínhamos água quente porque a caldeira quebrou.
2.
caldeira a vapor, gerador de vapor
a strong metal container in which water is heated to make steam, for example in a steam engine
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The steam locomotive's boiler was a marvel of engineering.
A caldeira da locomotiva a vapor era uma maravilha da engenharia.
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Safety regulations are strict for industrial boilers.
As regulamentações de segurança são rigorosas para caldeiras industriais.