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Term: Steam Chest

Description:

A steam chest is a component often found in steam engines, particularly in locomotives, that houses and controls the flow of steam to the engine's cylinders.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A housing or compartment in a steam engine that contains valves for controlling the flow of steam to the cylinders.

2. A storage compartment used for keeping clothes or bedding warm with steam.

Sample Sentences:

• The steam chest plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of steam in a locomotive engine.
• The engineer carefully adjusted the valves in the steam chest to optimize the engine's performance.
• After a long day of work, she enjoyed placing her coat in the steam chest to warm it up for the next morning.

Related Products:

• Steam Chest for Locomotives
• Steam Chest Valves
• Steam Chest Storage