Pump
A pump is a mechanical device used to move liquids or gases.
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The earliest pump was described by Archimedes around 300 BC and is known as the Archimedes screw pump.
Related Topics:
Archimedes - 300 BC - Archimedes screw
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Pumps work by using mechanical forces to push the material, either by physically lifting, or by the force of compression.
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