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watertube

watertube

7.9
A tube in a boiler that carries water to make steam
  • noun
  • /ˈwɔːtərˌtuːb/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tubo de agua
  • The engineer inspected each watertube to ensure there were no signs of corrosion.

Examples

  • Modern power plants often use watertube boilers for greater efficiency and safety.

  • The watertube helps in generating steam efficiently.

  • A leak in one watertube can significantly reduce a boiler's performance.

  • Many industrial boilers use watertubes for steam production.

  • The engineer designed the watertube to improve steam circulation in the boiler.

  • During the inspection, the technician found a leak in the watertube that needed immediate attention.

  • To generate steam efficiently, the watertube must be properly insulated.

Synonyms

water tube
vswatertube
  • Specialized
5.3

A tube in a boiler that carries water to be heated to make steam

has identical meaning but is written as a single compound word

Surface Forms

watertube singular
watertubes plural

Morphology

watertube = water + tube (transparent) = water + tube

A direct compound: a tube intended for or containing water; the meaning follows standard English compounding rules and is clear to learners.

Etymology

The word watertube is made from the simple words water and tube, meaning a 'tube' for 'water'. In a boiler, a watertube carries water to be heated into steam, so the name fits its use.