How Do You Spell EOLIPILE?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːəlˌɪpa͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word "Eolipile" is spelled with three syllables: ee-oh-li-pile. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound (represented by the IPA symbol /i/), followed by the "oh" sound (represented by /o/). The second syllable is pronounced with the long "i" sound (represented by /ai/), followed by the "p" sound and the "il" sound (represented by /p/ and /il/ respectively). The word refers to a device invented by the ancient Greeks for converting heat into mechanical energy.

EOLIPILE Meaning and Definition

1. An eolipile, also known as an aeolipile or Hero's engine, is a simple device that utilizes steam power to generate rotational motion. The name "eolipile" combines the Greek words "eos" (meaning steam) and "pilein" (meaning ball), symbolizing its nature as a steam ball.

   The eolipile consists of a hollow sphere or vessel, typically made of metal, with one or more nozzles or tubes oriented tangentially. The vessel is partially filled with water, and when the water is heated, it turns into steam. The steam escapes through the nozzles, creating a thrust force. Due to the asymmetric arrangement of the nozzles, the steam propulsion causes the sphere to rotate.

   The eolipile is based on the principles of Newton's third law of motion and the conservation of angular momentum. As the steam is expelled with force, an equal and opposite force is generated in the opposite direction, causing the sphere to spin. The rotation continues as long as there is sufficient pressure to expel steam.

   Although the eolipile is primarily regarded as a scientific curiosity or a model, it played a pivotal role in the development of steam power and laid the foundation for the development of steam engines. It was invented by Hero of Alexandria, an ancient Greek mathematician and engineer, and served as a precursor to later steam-powered devices such as steam turbines and steam engines.

2. A ball or sphere in which water is heated, and from which the rarefied air escapes through a pipe.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for EOLIPILE

• wolipile
• solipile
• dolipile
• rolipile
• 4olipile
• 3olipile
• eilipile
• eklipile
• ellipile
• eplipile
• e0lipile
• e9lipile
• eokipile
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• eooipile
• eolupile
• eoljpile
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Etymology of EOLIPILE

The word "eolipile" is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "aeolus" (Αἴολος) and "pila" (πῖλα).

The term "aeolus" refers to the Greek god of the winds, who was believed to have control over the winds and storms. "Aeolus" itself is derived from the Greek word "aiolos" (αἴολος), meaning "quick-moving", "nimble", or "changing rapidly".

The second part of the word, "pila", comes from the Greek term "pilaion" (πίλαιον), which denotes a kind of basin or vessel.

Putting the two parts together, "eolipile" can be translated as "the sphere or vessel of Aeolus".

Similar spelling words for EOLIPILE

• ALABOL,
• Willabelle,
• Illabile,
• ilioupoli,
• elbel,
• Yellowbill,
• ALPPL,
• allowable,
• OLBL,
• woolball,
• willable,
• Elpaal,
• ELPAL,
• ILBL,
• Williebelle,
• walpole,
• wallball,
• albalah,
• eolopile,
• yellowbelly,
• wallyball,
• wielopole,
• albiol,
• un-allowable,
• albillo,
• Aeolipyle,
• Aeolipile,
• Ollabelle,
• Willabella,
• Alliable,
• aeoliopile,
• Alepole,
• albula,
• ELEPL,
• Allowably,
• Alible,
• elbulli,
• ELABL,
• æolipile,
• Willybella,
• ILPLL,
• ullapool,
• ELBL,
• non-allowable,
• albela.

Plural form of EOLIPILE is EOLIPILES