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Moderatesteam
The correct spelling is steam.
How to pronounce steam
/stiːm/
nounIPA: /stiːm/
Say it like: Stee-m
The correct spelling is steam. The vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase. For example: "After three weeks in bed he was finally able to sit up under his own steam."
Usage Examples
“After three weeks in bed he was finally able to sit up under his own steam.”
“Dad had to go outside to blow off some steam.”
“The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase.
- 2.Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.
- 3.Internal energy for motive power.
- 4.Pent-up anger.
- 5.A steam-powered vehicle.
verb
- 1.To cook with steam.
- 2.To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
- 3.To produce or vent steam.
- 4.To rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour.
- 5.To become angry; to fume; to be incensed.
adjective
- 1.Old-fashioned; from before the digital age.
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