Aeolipile

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /iːˈɑlɪpaɪl/

Definitions of aeolipile

noun a historical apparatus used to demonstrate the principles of steam power

Example Sentences

A1 An aeolipile is a simple steam turbine.

A2 The aeolipile was one of the first known devices to demonstrate the power of steam.

B1 The aeolipile was invented by the ancient Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria.

B2 The aeolipile is considered a precursor to modern steam engines.

C1 The aeolipile was used in ancient times as a demonstration of the power of steam for educational purposes.

C2 The aeolipile is a fascinating example of early steam-powered technology.

Examples of aeolipile in a Sentence

formal The aeolipile is a simple heat engine that uses steam to create rotational motion.

informal Have you ever seen how an aeolipile works? It's pretty cool.

slang Check out this funky little aeolipile thingamajig - it spins like magic!

figurative Her mind was like an aeolipile, constantly spinning with new ideas and thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of aeolipile

plural

aeolipiles

comparative

more aeolipile

superlative

most aeolipile

present tense

aeolipile

future tense

will aeolipile

perfect tense

have aeolipiled

continuous tense

is aeolipiling

singular

aeolipile

positive degree

very aeolipile

infinitive

to aeolipile

gerund

aeolipiling

participle

aeolipiled

Origin and Evolution of aeolipile

First Known Use: 0001 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'aeolipile' originates from ancient Greek technology and mythology.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a device invented by the ancient Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria in the 1st century AD, the term 'aeolipile' has evolved to also refer to similar steam-powered devices in modern times.