The boiler
Example: Boiler heats water to produce steam for energy or heating
Definition
"The boiler" is a device used in engineering that heats water to generate steam, which can then be used for energy production or heating purposes in various industrial and residential applications.
Etymology
The term "the boiler" comes from the Old English word 'boil,' meaning to bubble or seethe, combined with the suffix '-er,' indicating an agent or device. Originally, it referred to a vessel for boiling liquids, evolving into its modern meaning as a steam-generating apparatus.
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"The boiler" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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