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may 29, 1712 - Thomas Newcomen atmospheric engine

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Newcomens engine is operated by condensing steam brought into a cylinder , which creates are partial vacuum which allowed the atmospheric pressure to push the piston into the cylinder. It was significant because it was one of the first steam engines.

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may 29, 1712
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~ 313 years ago

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