dry heater

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /dɹaɪ ˈhitɚ/

Noun

dry heater (plural dry heaters)

(military) A type of torpedo engine powered by the burning of fuel with compressed air or oxygen, and which does not inject water into the combustion chamber for engine cooling and extra power.

Related terms

wet heater

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