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a container filled with water that surrounds a machine to cool it; especially that surrounding the cylinder block of an engine

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  1. n. a container filled with water that surrounds a machine to cool it; especially that surrounding the cylinder block of an engine
  2. A chamber surrounding a vessel or tube in which water may be circulated, thereby regulating the temperature or supply of heat to the vessel. Used in laboratory and manufacturing equipment. water- jacketed. Having a water jacket; -- as, a water-jacketed condenser.
  3. A chamber surrounding a vessel or tube in which water may becirculated, thereby regulating the temperature or supply of heat tothe vessel. Used in laboratory and manufacturing equipment. water-jacketed. Having a water jacket; -- as, a water-jacketed condenser.