combustion chambernoun [ C ]
uk/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən ˌtʃeɪm.bər/us/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən ˌtʃeɪm.bɚ/a closed space in which combustion happens
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- A baffle wall has been built in the combustion chamber, which compels the gases to pass downward and to divide through two openings before they reach the boiler shell.
- A stop valve, N, is fixed to the supply pipe, P, under which is place a back pressure valve to retain the pressure in the combustion chamber.
- It consisted essentially of a combustion chamber formed of thin copper, gilt internally.
- Next place on the bottom of the combustion chamber a piece of cotton waste, or a handful of shavings saturated with petroleum and burning with a flame.
- This fan is also connected in such a way as to furnish air for the long combustion chamber when desired.