Meaning Of The Word Steam-chest

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What's The Definition Of Steam-chest?

steam chest in American English
a compartment in a steam engine through which steam passes from the boiler to the cylinder
noun: the chamber from which steam enters the cylinder of an engine

steam-chest in British English
noun: a chamber that encloses the slide valve of a steam-engine and forms a manifold for the steam supply to the valve

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