What does STEAM mean?

Steam 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• noun: the hot gas that is produced when water boils; the mist that forms when this gas touches a cool surface
• noun: energy that is harnessed from steam, used to power machines
• verb: to emit steam or to produce steam

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /stim/
• UK: /stiːm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word steam originated from the Old English stēam, which means "vapor, steam." Steam is a crucial element in modern technology, particularly in the production of electricity and transportation. It is used to power turbines and engines in power plants, ships, and trains. Steam is also used in cooking, cleaning, and sterilization.

5. Synonyms:

• vapor
• mist
• fog
• smoke

6. Related Words:

• smelt
• blast
• flame
• heats
• boils

7. Example Sentences:

• The steam from the kettle fogged up the window.
• The steam engine revolutionized transportation in the 19th century.
• The factory produces steam to power its machinery.
• The pot began to steam as the water boiled.