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compound locomotive
/kˈɒmpaʊnd lˌəʊkəmˈəʊtɪv/
Compound locomotive
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locomotiva compound, locomotiva a vapor compound
a type of steam engine where steam is used in two or more stages for improved efficiency and power output
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By the mid-20th century, advancements in diesel-electric technology led to the gradual decline of compound locomotives in favor of more efficient and reliable engines.
Em meados do século XX, os avanços na tecnologia diesel-elétrica levaram ao declínio gradual das locomotivas compound em favor de motores mais eficientes e confiáveis.
