feedwater

1 6.8

Water that is put into a boiler to make steam

noun
/ˈfiːdˌwɔːtər/

Specialized

: agua de alimentación

This allowed the feedwater pumps to be selected for the full range of operating conditions.
feedwater heater

Examples

We're isolated and on auxiliary feedwater.

The China Syndrome (1979)
We tried to keep additional feedwater from entering the system.

The China Syndrome (1979)
Barney, come over here and keep your eye on the feedwater.

The China Syndrome (1979)
So you began cutting off the feedwater flow and releasing steam... in the belief that the water was too high.

The China Syndrome (1979)
Barney, did you check out the auxiliary feedwater pumps?

The China Syndrome (1979)
In addition, he holds three patents pertaining to feedwater heater testing and repair.

Academic text (2003)
His current work at Powerfect is primarily devoted to consulting, troubleshooting problems, and assisting utilities with feedwater heater replacement and maintenance activities.

Academic text (2003)
The engineer monitored the feedwater quality to ensure efficient steam production.
A consistent supply of feedwater is essential for the smooth operation of the boiler.
Regular testing of feedwater helps prevent issues in the steam generating system.

Synonyms

water

vsfeedwater

521 1.0

A supply of water for a town, building, or home

is the liquid supplied to boilers or steam generators to produce steam

Surface Forms

feedwater singular

feedwaters plural

Morphology

feedwater = feed + water (transparent) = feed + water

A direct compound of 'feed' + 'water'; the meaning 'water supplied to feed a boiler' is directly derivable from the components.

Etymology

Feedwater is a simple compound of feed and water, where feed means 'to give food' or 'to supply'. So feedwater is the water 'supplied' to a boiler or steam generator to make steam, like 'feeding' water into a machine.