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steaming

UK
/ˈstiːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈstimɪŋ/
steamingnoun
Translations
cuisson à la vapeur
Steaming is a healthy cooking method that preserves nutrients in vegetables.
La cuisson à la vapeur est une méthode saine qui préserve les nutriments des légumes.
Additional translations
dégagement de vapeur
Definitions
The process of cooking food by exposing it to steam.
Steaming is a healthy cooking method that preserves nutrients in vegetables.
The act of emitting steam or vapor.
The steaming of the hot springs created a mystical atmosphere in the valley.
Synonyms
steam
vapor bath
steam treatment
steam cooking
steam-cooking
steambath
steam bath
steamingadjective
more steaming
Comp.
most steaming
Super.
UK
/ˈstiːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈstiːmɪŋ/
Translations
The steaming cup of coffee warmed her hands on the chilly morning.
La tasse de café fumante lui réchauffait les mains par cette matinée froide.
Additional translations
furieuxFamilier ; pour exprimer une forte colère.
Definitions
Emitting steam or vapor.
The steaming cup of coffee warmed her hands on the chilly morning.
Very hot or heated.
The steaming soup was too hot to eat immediately.
Informal: Very angry or furious.
He was steaming after hearing the unfair decision.
Synonyms
hot
sizzling
scalding
piping
boiling
steamingadverb
Used chiefly in informal British English as an intensifier.
Translations
complètementFamilier, surtout britannique ; intensifieur.
They were steaming drunk after the party.
Ils étaient complètement ivres après la fête.
Definitions
Informal, chiefly British: Extremely; to a great degree (used as an intensifier).
They were steaming drunk after the party.
Synonyms
furiously
angrily
irately
vehemently
hotly
fumingly
steamverb

steaming

ing-form

steamed
Past Simple
steamed
Past Participle
steaming
ing-form
UK
/stiːm/
US
/stim/
Translations
cuire à la vapeur
She decided to steam the vegetables to retain their nutrients.
Elle a décidé de cuire les légumes à la vapeur pour préserver leurs nutriments.
Additional translations
bouillirSens figuré : être très en colère ou agité.
vapeurerEmploi technique ou littéraire pour un liquide ou un appareil qui dégage de la vapeur.
foncerPour un véhicule ou un train qui avance avec force ou à grande vitesse.
Definitions
To emit or give off steam or vapor.
The kettle began to steam as the water reached boiling point.
To cook or treat with steam.
She decided to steam the vegetables to retain their nutrients.
To move or proceed with energy or force.
The train steamed down the tracks at full speed.
To become angry or agitated.
He was steaming after hearing the unfair criticism.
Synonyms
boil
fume
evaporate
vaporize
emit steam
steamnoun
Definitions
The vapor into which water is converted when heated, forming a white mist of minute water droplets in the air.
The steam from the boiling pot fogged up the kitchen windows.
The power or energy produced by a steam engine or steam turbine.
The old locomotive was powered by steam.
A state of excited or heated activity.
The project gained steam as more people got involved.
steampast participle
Definitions
Cooked, heated, or processed by means of steam.
Steamed dumplings are her favorite snack.
steamadjective
Definitions
Powered by or operated with steam, especially of engines or machinery.
The museum features a restored steam engine.
Relating to or involving steam.
She prefers steam cooking to retain nutrients.
steamproper noun
Definitions
A digital video-game distribution and social networking service developed by Valve Corporation.
I bought the latest indie title on Steam last night.
steamproper noun
Definitions
A digital distribution platform for video games and software developed by Valve Corporation.
The new indie title launched on Steam yesterday.
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