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Feedwater

🇬🇧 UK //ˈfiːdˌwɔːtə// 🇺🇸 US //ˈfidˌwɔtər//

Meaning of Feedwater

Water that is supplied to a boiler to be converted into steam.

In simple words: Water added to a boiler to create steam.

Feedwater in a sentence

• The engineer checked the quality of the feedwater before starting the boiler.
• Properly treating feedwater can improve boiler efficiency.
• Feedwater is crucial for maintaining effective steam production in power plants.
• Using contaminated feedwater can lead to scaling in the boiler system.
• The feedwater pump must be monitored to prevent boiler overload.

How to use Feedwater

Used primarily in engineering and industrial contexts, 'feedwater' is not common in everyday conversation. Best for technical discussions about boilers or steam systems.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'feed' as in 'food' for a boiler, keeping it 'watered' for steam.

Related words

Collocations with Feedwater

• feedwater treatment
• feedwater system
• feedwater supply

Synonyms for Feedwater

• boiler water
• make-up water

Common mistakes with Feedwater

• Confusing with 'wastewater', which is the used water that cannot be reused without treatment.
• Using as a general term for any water instead of specifically for boilers.
• Mispronouncing it as separate words rather than as one compound word.

Frequently asked questions about Feedwater

What does Feedwater mean?

Water added to a boiler to create steam.

What is the definition of Feedwater?

Water that is supplied to a boiler to be converted into steam.

How do you use Feedwater in a sentence?

The engineer checked the quality of the feedwater before starting the boiler.

Can you give another example of Feedwater?

Properly treating feedwater can improve boiler efficiency.

What are synonyms for Feedwater?

Common alternatives include boiler water, make-up water.

What words go with Feedwater?

It commonly pairs with feedwater treatment, feedwater system, feedwater supply.

What are common mistakes when using Feedwater?

Confusing with 'wastewater', which is the used water that cannot be reused without treatment. Using as a general term for any water instead of specifically for boilers. Mispronouncing it as separate words rather than as one compound word.

How do you pronounce Feedwater?

US: //ˈfidˌwɔtər//, UK: //ˈfiːdˌwɔːtə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Feedwater?

Used primarily in engineering and industrial contexts, 'feedwater' is not common in everyday conversation. Best for technical discussions about boilers or steam systems.