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steam
adjectivenounverb+2High
/stiːm/The hot vapour or mist that water produces when boiling.
steam bath
nounB2
/stiːm bɑːθ/A room or enclosed space filled with steam, used for relaxation, cleansing, or therapeutic purposes.
steam beer
nounLow
/stiːm bɪə/A type of beer brewed at higher temperatures with lager yeast, creating natural carbonation.
steam boiler
nounC1
/ˈstiːm ˌbɔɪ.lər/A closed vessel in which water is heated under pressure to produce steam.
steam coal
nounC2
/ˈstiːm ˌkəʊl/A type of bituminous coal with high calorific value, historically used to fuel steam engines and boilers.
steam engine
nounB1
/ˈstiːm ˌen.dʒɪn/An engine that uses steam under pressure to generate mechanical force, historically a primary source of power for factories, locomotives, and ships.
steam fitter
nounC1+ (Specialized Professional/Vocational)
/ˈstiːm ˌfɪtə/A skilled tradesperson who installs, assembles, fabricates, maintains, and repairs piping systems designed to carry high-pressure steam, typically in industrial, commercial, or institutional settings. Their work is crucial for heating systems, power generation, and industrial processes.
steam fog
nounLow
/stiːm fɒɡ/A type of fog that forms when cold air moves over relatively warm water, causing moisture to evaporate and immediately condense into fog.
steam hammer
nounLow
/ˈstiːm ˌhæm.ər/A large industrial forging hammer powered by steam, used to shape heavy metal pieces.
steam heat
nounC1
/ˈstiːm ˌhiːt/A heating system for buildings where steam is generated in a boiler and circulated through pipes to radiators, which then release the heat.
steam heating
nounLow
/stiːm ˈhiːtɪŋ/A heating system that uses steam generated from boiling water to distribute heat through pipes and radiators.
steam iron
nounB1
/ˈstiːm ˌaɪən/An electrical appliance used for pressing clothes, which heats up and releases steam through holes in its metal plate to remove wrinkles from fabric.
steam jacket
nounC2
/ˈstiːm ˌdʒækɪt/A hollow casing surrounding a cylinder or chamber in machinery, through which steam is passed to heat or maintain the temperature of its contents.
steam locomotive
nounB2
/stiːm ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪv/A railway engine powered by steam, typically burning coal or wood to heat water in a boiler, creating steam that drives pistons connected to the wheels.
steam organ
nounC2
/ˈstiːm ˌɔː.ɡən/A musical instrument, typically a pipe organ, powered by steam pressure rather than manual bellows.
steam point
nounC1+
/ˈstiːm ˌpɔɪnt/The specific temperature at which water boils and turns to steam under standard atmospheric pressure (100°C or 212°F).
steam reforming
nounC2 (Very low frequency; highly specialised)
/stiːm rɪˈfɔːmɪŋ/A chemical process for producing hydrogen and carbon monoxide from hydrocarbons like methane, using steam.
steam room
nounB2
/ˈstiːm ˌruːm/A heated room, typically within a spa, sauna complex, or gym, where steam is generated to create a humid environment for relaxation, cleansing, or therapeutic purposes.
steam shovel
nounlow
/stiːm ˈʃʌv(ə)l/a large excavation machine powered by steam, used for digging and moving earth, typically with a large bucket on a pivoting arm.
steam table
nounC1
/ˈstiːm ˌteɪ.bəl/A heated counter or cabinet used in commercial food service to keep pre-cooked food warm before serving.

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