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steam ejector

steam ejector

7.7
A machine that uses high-pressure steam to make a vacuum by pulling in liquids or gases
  • noun
  • /stiːm ɪˈdʒɛktər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : eyectores de vapor
  • Many refineries rely on the steam ejector for reliable vacuum generation.

Examples

  • The laboratory uses a steam ejector to maintain a high vacuum in their equipment.

  • The steam ejector efficiently moves fluids by using steam under pressure.

  • A malfunction in the steam ejector caused a drop in system efficiency.

  • The steam ejector operates efficiently in the system.

  • Did you check the steam ejector for leaks?

  • Many refineries rely on a steam ejector to create vacuums for various processes.

  • In the lab, a steam ejector is essential for achieving the required vacuum levels.

Synonyms

ejector
vssteam ejector
  • Specialized
4 7.0

A device that forces out air, liquid, or other material

uses pressurized vapor to create vacuum or move fluids specifically
steam jet ejector
vssteam ejector
  • Specialized
6.4

A machine that uses steam to remove air and make a vacuum

is used to make vacuum or move fluids by entraining them with pressurized vapor
eductor-jet pump
vssteam ejector
  • Specialized
9.9

A pump that uses a fast jet of water or steam to pull in and move another liquid

operates by entraining liquids or gases with pressurized vapor flow

Surface Forms

steam ejector singular
steam ejectors plural

Morphology

steam + ejector

The compound is compositionally built from 'steam' (vapor) + 'ejector' (a device that ejects), so its meaning as a device that uses steam to eject or move fluids is directly derivable from the constituents. This follows a common noun–noun compounding pattern found across languages and would be transparent to a learner who knows both words, even if the concept is technical.

Etymology

Steam ejector is a machine that uses a strong jet of steam to throw out air and carry away liquids, and the word ejector simply means 'something that throws out'. So the name fits its use 'to create a vacuum' or 'move fluids'.