单词 | airtight stove |
释义 | > as lemmasairtight stove airtight stove n. a sealed wood-burning stove, constructed with a damper to limit the airflow and permit slower combustion. ΚΠ 1818 T. Cochrane & A. Galloway Brit. Patent 4253 (1854) 2 Our said Invention consists of making and forming a machine or machines for the heating of boilers, and may be denominated improved air-tight stoves, furnaces, or fire-places. 1830 Newton's London Jrnl. 25 xxii. 341 Removing the inconvenience and annoyance of smoke and gases generated in any air-tight stove. 1861 O. W. Holmes Elsie Venner ii. 30 He might have lived as his father had done, letting his meagre competence smoulder on almost without consuming, like the fuel in an air-tight stove. 1904 M. E. Waller Wood-carver 32 Uncle Shim took down the air-tight stove and the fire-board, and cleaned up the fire-place. 1976 J. Vivian Wood Heat iii. 98 All airtight stoves will produce creosote if operated at maximum efficiency in the closed-down mode. 1996 Muskokan (Bracebridge, Ont.) 5 Sept. c16/1 Home features four bedrooms, two baths, skylight, airtight stove & open concept living area. < as lemmas |
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