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The elastic, aeriform fluid into which water is converted
when heated to the boiling points; water in the state of vapor. |
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The mist formed by condensed vapor; visible vapor; -- so
called in popular usage. |
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Any exhalation. |
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To emit steam or vapor. |
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To rise in vapor; to issue, or pass off, as vapor. |
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To move or travel by the agency of steam. |
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To generate steam; as, the boiler steams well. |
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To exhale. |
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To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for
softening, dressing, or preparing; as, to steam wood; to steamcloth; to
steam food, etc. |