Aeolipile

Synonyms of aeolipile

• Hero's engine
• Hero's sphere
• Hero's ball
• steam turbine

Collocations of aeolipile

steam engine

Frequency: 80 %

The aeolipile is considered one of the earliest forms of a steam engine.

invention

Frequency: 70 %

The aeolipile is credited as an important invention in the history of engineering.

ancient technology

Frequency: 65 %

The aeolipile is an example of ancient technology that was ahead of its time.

Greek scientist

Frequency: 60 %

The aeolipile was invented by the Greek scientist Heron of Alexandria.

rotating sphere

Frequency: 50 %

The aeolipile consists of a rotating sphere powered by steam.

Idiomatic Expressions for aeolipile

• Phrase: spin like an aeolipile
  Meaning: to rotate rapidly or uncontrollably
  Usage: The tornado caused the debris to spin like an aeolipile.