compound engine
Britishnoun
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a steam engine in which the steam is expanded in more than one stage, first in a high-pressure cylinder and then in one or more low-pressure cylinders
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a reciprocating engine in which the exhaust gases are expanded in a turbine to drive a turbocharger
Example Sentences
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Novo Nordisk most recently took American online pharmacy Hims and Hers to court for selling compounded versions of semaglutide at a lower cost.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The lawsuit could be a major blow for Hims, which makes money selling cheaper, compounded versions of popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Novo Nordisk accused Hims & Hers of illegally selling compounded versions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
The Danish drugmaker has struggled to ward off competition from companies like Hims that market compounded versions of its weight-loss drugs.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026
Eli Lilly then sent cease-and-desist letters to many companies offering compounded versions of tirzepatide.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024
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