aerosteam

/ˌɛərəˈstiːm/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of steam engine that uses a combination of steam and air pressure to generate power

“The historic locomotive was powered by an early aerosteam engine.”

2. verb

to power or propel a vehicle or machine using a steam engine

“The engineers aerosteamed the ship across the ocean, breaking multiple records in the process.”

Synonyms

  • steam engine
  • vapour engine

Antonyms

  • diesel engine
  • electric motor