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Denis Papin and the Steam Digester

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Always Has Been: Chapter 1

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In 1670, French physicist and inventor Denis Papin created the steam digester, a pioneering device that paved the way for future technologies such as the pressure cooker. This sealed vessel cooked food at high pressures and temperatures, cutting cooking times and preserving nutrients. Beyond culinary innovation, it showcased steam power's potential, inspiring further development of steam-driven machines. Papin's work indirectly spurred advancements during the Industrial Revolution, extending steam technology to industrial applications.

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