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Re:Why wasn't the steam engine invented earlier? Part II by masswerk on Friday July 15, 2022 @09:27AM (#32107950)
Which meant that we would be still stuck with the Newcomen atmospheric engine as the settled technology?

High steam pressure isn't just about a wandering ant, but about the major step in the development of the steam engine, opening the technology to all kinds of applications, beyond just pumping.

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Re:Why wasn't the steam engine invented earlier? Part II by stareatgoats on Friday July 15, 2022 @11:23AM (#32109075)
Interestingly, we don't seem to understand each other. It could be me. No matter, have a nice day.
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