wet heater

English

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /wɛt ˈhi.ɾɚ/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /wɛt ˈhi.təː/

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Noun

wet heater (plural wet heaters)

1. (military, mechanical engineering) A torpedo engine where water is injected into the combustion chamber alongside fuel and compressed air or oxygen, cooling the engine and increasing its power through the production and expansion of steam.

Coordinate terms

• dry heater