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working substance

noun

a substance, usually a fluid, that undergoes changes in pressure, temperature, volume, or form as part of a process for accomplishing work.

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Nearby words

  1. working order,
  2. working papers,
  3. working party,
  4. working rail,
  5. working storage,
  6. working week,
  7. working-capital fund,
  8. working-day,
  9. workingman,
  10. workingperson

Origin of working substance

First recorded in 1895–1900
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British Dictionary definitions for working substance

working substance

working fluid

noun

the fluid, esp water, steam, or compressed air, that operates an engine, refrigerator, etc
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