WAGON-BOILER
\wˈaɡənbˈɔ͡ɪlə], \wˈaɡənbˈɔɪlə], \w_ˈa_ɡ_ə_n_b_ˈɔɪ_l_ə]\
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A kind of steam-boiler, having originally a semi-cylindrical top, the ends and sides vertical, and the bottom flat, thus having the shape of a wagon covered with its tilt. Improved forms have the sides and bottom slightly curved inwardly.
By Daniel Lyons
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hydromorphic
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