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STIRLING ENGINE
An external combustion engine that converts heat into useable mechanical energy (shaftwork) by the heating (expanding) and cooling (contracting) of a captive gas such as helium or hydrogen.
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Energy Dictionary INDEX:
List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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1 A: Page 1 of 1.
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