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EXPANSION-GEAR

\ɛkspˈanʃənɡˈi͡ə], \ɛkspˈanʃənɡˈi‍ə], \ɛ_k_s_p_ˈa_n_ʃ_ə_n_ɡ_ˈiə]\

Definitions of EXPANSION-GEAR

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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In a steam-engine, the apparatus by which the access of steam to the cylinder is cut off at a given part of the stroke. It is of various forms.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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