What is an important aspect of Newcomen's engine?
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The Newcomen Engine was a type of steam engine that was invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. It was the first practical steam engine and was used to pump water out of mines. The Newcomen Engine was fuel-burning, meaning that it used coal to heat water to create steam. The steam was then used to power a piston, which moved up and down to pump water out of the mine.
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