boiler
pronunciation
How to pronounce boiler in British English:
UK [ˈbɔɪlə(r)]
How to pronounce boiler in American English:
US [ˈbɔɪlər]
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- Noun:
- sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
- a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
Word Origin
- boiler (n.)
- 1540s, agent noun from boil (v.). Meaning "vessel for boiling" is from 1725; steam engine sense is from 1757.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Boiler 's output is 480 tons of steam per hour .
- 2. If using a double boiler , make sure the water is simmering , not boiling .
- 3. The boiler room houses a microturbine system , which generates energy for electricity and heat .
- 4. Boiler rooms are often dirty and steamy , but this one is pristine and cool .
- 5. This is a boiler house . But according to the architecture it seems it was a stable .