nồi súp-de
Definition
- Noun:
- Steam boiler / Boiler: A closed vessel or apparatus in which water is heated to produce steam, typically to power machinery or for heating purposes. This is the core component of a steam engine or heating system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nồi súp-de trên tàu hỏa rất lớn. (The steam boiler on the train is very large.)
- Công nhân đang kiểm tra áp suất trong nồi súp-de. (The worker is checking the pressure inside the boiler.)
- Hơi nước từ nồi súp-de cung cấp năng lượng cho động cơ. (Steam from the boiler provides power to the engine.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a direct phonetic loanword from the French (valve), but in Vietnamese technical context, it refers specifically to the boiler apparatus itself, not just a valve. It is a historical term strongly associated with early steam-powered technology.
Variants and Related Words
- Lò hơi (n): This is the modern, more common Vietnamese term for "steam boiler."
- Nhà máy lắp đặt một lò hơi công suất cao. (The factory installed a high-capacity steam boiler.)
Synonyms
- Boiler: A general term for a device for heating water.
- Steam generator: A device that produces steam.
Related Terms
- Động cơ hơi nước (n): Steam engine. The is the essential component that supplies steam to this engine.
- Hơi nước (n): Steam. The product created by the .