steam engine

US /ˈstiːm ˌen.dʒɪn/
UK /ˈstiːm ˌen.dʒɪn/
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máquina a vapor, motor a vapor

a machine that converts the heat energy of steam into mechanical energy, typically used to power trains or other machinery

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The old steam engine chugged slowly down the tracks.
A antiga locomotiva a vapor avançava lentamente pelos trilhos.
James Watt made significant improvements to the steam engine.
James Watt fez melhorias significativas na máquina a vapor.