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An appliance is a piece of equipment designed to perform specific tasks, often powered by electricity or other forms of energy. Here are a couple of definitions and examples based on your description:
- Appliance: A device or machine powered by electricity or another energy source, designed to perform a specific function or task. Common examples include refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, and vacuum cleaners.
- Cogeneration Appliance: A specialized appliance capable of simultaneously producing electricity and useful heat from the same energy source, improving overall energy efficiency.
- Fire Engine (British Term): In British English, “appliance” is sometimes used to refer to a fire engine or firefighting vehicle used by emergency services to extinguish fires and respond to other emergencies.