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James Watt
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1. james watt, watt
Scottish engineer and inventor whose improvements in the steam engine led to its wide use in industry (1736-1819)
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James Watt
see synonyms of james watt British engineer whose innovations, such as the condensing engine (1769) and the centrifugal governor (1788), greatly increased the efficiency and practicality of steam power.
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