noun a device consisting of a hollow metal sphere mounted so that it can rotate about an axis parallel to the direction of the wind, with a tube through which steam is forced to emerge tangentially, used to illustrate the effects of rotation and fluid pressure
Aeolipyles are mentioned in historical texts as early examples of steam-powered devices.
Aeolipyles can be used as a hands-on teaching tool to engage students in learning about steam power and early technology.
Aeolipyles are sometimes used in educational settings to illustrate basic concepts of thermodynamics and steam power.
An aeolipyle is a device used in ancient times to demonstrate the principles of steam power, typically consisting of a metal sphere with a nozzle through which steam escapes, causing the sphere to rotate.
A writer may use the term 'aeolipyle' in a historical fiction novel to describe a device used in ancient times to demonstrate the power of steam.
An engineer may refer to an aeolipyle when discussing the early development of steam power and its impact on modern engineering.
A historian may study the significance of the aeolipyle in ancient Greek and Roman history as a precursor to modern steam technology.