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aeolipile

|ae-o-li-pile|

/ˈiːəlɪˌpaɪl/

early steam engine

Etymology

Etymology Information

'aeolipile' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aeolipila,' where 'Aeolus' referred to the god of the winds and 'pila' meant 'ball.'

Historical Evolution

'aeolipila' transformed into the modern English word 'aeolipile.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a device powered by wind, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a steam-powered device.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a simple steam engine consisting of a spherical vessel with bent tubes projecting from it, which rotates when the water inside is heated and steam is ejected through the tubes.

The aeolipile is considered one of the earliest forms of a steam engine.

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Last updated: 2025/05/17 19:51