rankine cycle

Ran·kine cy·cle

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Definitions of rankine cycle words

noun rankine cycle the hypothetical cycle of a steam engine in which all heat transfers take place at constant pressure and in which expansion and compression occur adiabatically. 1
noun rankine cycle the thermodynamic cycle in steam engines by which water is pumped into a boiler at one end and the steam is condensed at the other 0
noun rankine cycle The Rankine cycle is a thermodynamic cycle in which power is produced from a liquid heated to produce steam. 0
noun rankine cycle This term is named for Scottish engineer William Rankine (1820-1872) 0

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; named after W. J. M. Rankine

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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