steam

noun
[L4608]

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Derivations stim

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : steam

Senses

  • water in the gas phase, which is formed when water boils. Steam is invisible; however, "steam" often refers to wet steam, the visible mist or aerosol of water droplets formed as this water vapour condenses

steam

verb
[L28016]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : steam
  • simple present, singular, third person : steams
  • simple past : steamed
  • present participle : steaming
  • past participle : steamed

Senses

  • cook food by exposing it to steam, often using a steamer or by placing the food in a sieve or similar over boiling water
  • emit steam