Meaning Of The Word Rankine-cycle engine

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Rankine-cycle engine in American English
a type of steam engine involving a continuous cycle of vaporization of liquid and condensation back to liquid in a sealed system: developed experimentally for use in automobiles to reduce polluting emissions, utilize cheaper fuels, etc.

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