steme

Noun

steam (usually uncountable, plural steams)

1. (usually) The hot gaseous form of water, formed when water changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase (at or above its boiling point temperature).
2. (usually) Mist, fog.
3. (usually) Exhaled breath into cold air below the dew point of the exhalation.
4. (usually) Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.
5. (usually) The act of cooking by steaming.
   • Give the carrots a ten-minute steam.
6. (figuratively, usually) Internal energy for progress or motive power.
   • After three weeks in bed he was finally able to sit up under his own steam.

   Synonyms:

   stamina

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