guōlú

锅炉

Word · NounTraditional鍋爐

boiler; steam generator

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Meanings

1 sense · 5 examples
1.

noun

a boiler; a device for generating steam or hot water

neutral

A large steel container that heats water, using fuel (coal, gas, etc.) to produce steam for heating or power generation. Often used in industrial contexts.

Zhè这
ge个
gōng工
chǎng厂
de的
guō锅
lú炉
xū需
yào要
dìng定
qī期
jiǎn检
xiū修
 。

The factory's boiler needs regular inspection and maintenance.

Guō锅
lú炉
fáng房
shì是
tí提
gōng供
nuǎn暖
qì气
de的
hé核
xīn心
 。

The boiler room is the core for providing heating.

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Zhēng蒸
qì汽
guō锅
lú炉
guǎng广
fàn泛
yòng用
yú于
fā发
diàn电
chǎng厂
 。

Steam boilers are widely used in power plants.

Guō锅
lú炉
gōng工
bì必
xū须
chí持
yǒu有
zhuān专
yè业
cāo操
zuò作
zhèng证
 。

Boiler operators must hold a professional license.

Lǎo老
shì式
guō锅
lú炉
de的
néng能
yuán源
xiào效
lǜ率
bǐ比
jiào较
dī低
 。

Old-fashioned boilers have relatively low energy efficiency.