Industrial Revolution

Alma B. (Germany)
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  1. steam engine
    external-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinder
    A number of industries needed the ability to apply the enormous power produced by the steam engine, in order to continue their advancement in production.
  2. steam
    water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
    The development and application of steam power was the greatest technical achievement of the Industrial Revolution.
  3. application
    the action of putting something into operation
    The development and application of steam power was the greatest technical achievement of the Industrial Revolution.
  4. engine
    motor that converts energy into work or motion
    A number of industries needed the ability to apply the enormous power produced by the steam engine, in order to continue their advancement in production.
  5. advancement
    the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
    A number of industries needed the ability to apply the enormous power produced by the steam engine, in order to continue their advancement in production.
  6. transportation
    the act of moving something from one location to another
    The development of a practical, efficient steam engine and its application to industry and transportation was significant for industrialization.
  7. efficient
    being effective without wasting time, effort, or expense
    The development of a practical, efficient steam engine and its application to industry and transportation was significant for industrialization.
  8. development
    a process in which something passes to a different stage
    The development and application of steam power was the greatest technical achievement of the Industrial Revolution.
  9. improve
    to make better
    In fact, Watt improved upon a design which was developed by Thomas Newcomen.
  10. industry
    the action of making of goods and services for sale
    A number of industries needed the ability to apply the enormous power produced by the steam engine, in order to continue their advancement in production.
  11. industrial
    of or relating to commercial enterprise
    The development and application of steam power was the greatest technical achievement of the Industrial Revolution.
  12. revolution
    a single complete turn
    The development and application of steam power was the greatest technical achievement of the Industrial Revolution.
  13. production
    the act or process of making something
    A number of industries needed the ability to apply the enormous power produced by the steam engine, in order to continue their advancement in production.
  14. progress
    the act of moving forward, as toward a goal
    Its application was limitless, and it meant a huge progress for the economy
Created on Sat Feb 26 16:46:58 EST 2011 (updated Sat Feb 26 16:49:17 EST 2011)

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