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Boulton

/ ˈbəʊltən /

noun

  1. BoultonMatthew17281809MBritishTECHNOLOGY: engineerBUSINESS: manufacturer Matthew . 1728–1809, British engineer and manufacturer, who financed Watt's steam engine and applied it to various industrial purposes


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“Wines are made differently than they were 20 years ago,” say Boulton.

The cost of erection and the consumption of coal are not above one-third of a Boulton and Watt's, to perform the same work.

His partner, Boulton, had a lot ready for the market, and sold 150 by the end of the year.

People used to say that she forked the mine better than two of Boulton and Watt's 80-inch cylinder engines.

It is much admired by everyone that has seen it, and saves a considerable quantity of coal when compared with a Boulton and Watt.

There are several of Boulton and Watt's engines being taken down here, and the new engines being erected in their place.

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