steam

• Substantiv, das den gasförmigen Zustand von Wasser bezeichnet, der beim Erhitzen von Wasser bis zum Siedepunkt entsteht; wird häufig zum Kochen, Reinigen oder zur Energiegewinnung genutzt.

A noun referring to the vapor or gaseous state of water, produced when water is heated to its boiling point, often used for cooking, cleaning, or power generation.

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1. Water vaporA2formal

   The gas that water turns into when it is heated, often used for cooking or heating.

   Dampf

   • Steam rose from the boiling kettle.
   • The bathroom was filled with steam after the hot shower.
   • Steam engines were a key invention of the Industrial Revolution.

   Synonymevaporwater vaporwater vapour

2. Energy or momentumB2informal

   Used figuratively to describe energy, enthusiasm, or forward progress.

   Energie oder Schwung

   • The project is gaining steam now.
   • He ran out of steam halfway through the marathon.
   • The campaign lost steam after the initial excitement.

   Synonymedriveenergyenthusiasmimpetusmomentumpowerpushvigor

• Verb, das das Garen oder Behandeln von etwas mit Dampf bezeichnet sowie die Bildung oder Abgabe von Dampf.

A verb used to indicate the act of cooking or treating something with steam, or to emit or produce steam.

1. Cook with steamA2formalculinary

   To cook food by exposing it to steam from boiling water.

   Dämpfen

   • She steamed the vegetables for dinner.
   • I prefer to steam fish rather than fry it.
   • Steam the dumplings for about ten minutes.

2. Emit steamB1formal

   To produce or give off steam.

   Dampf ausstoßen

   • The kettle began to steam as the water boiled.
   • The hot pavement steamed after the rain.
   • His breath steamed in the cold morning air.

   Synonymeexhalefumereekvapor

3. Move using steam powerB2formal

   To travel or move by means of steam power, typically referring to trains or ships.

   Sich mit Dampfkraft fortbewegen

   • The old locomotive steamed across the countryside.
   • The ship steamed into the harbor at dawn.
   • They steamed down the river on a vintage boat.

   Synonymechuffchugpuff

4. Be very angryB2informal

   To be extremely angry or furious.

   Vor Wut kochen

   • He was steaming after the argument with his boss.
   • She was absolutely steaming when she heard the news.
   • Don't talk to him right now; he's still steaming.

   Synonymeboilburnfumerageseethe

   Antonymecalmcomposecoolsoothe