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steam

/stiːm/

/stim/

steamnoun

steams

Translations

пар

The steam from the boiling water fogged up the windows.

Пар от кипящей воды запотел окна.

Additional translations

испарение

дым

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.

Synonyms

steamverb

steamed

Past Simple

steamed

Past Participle

steaming

Gerund

/stiːm/

/stim/

Translations

дымить

The engine began to steam after running for hours.

Двигатель начал дымить после нескольких часов работы.

испаряться

The water will steam away if you leave it on the stove for too long.

Вода испарится, если оставить её на плите слишком долго.

парить

She likes to steam vegetables for a healthy meal.

Она любит парить овощи для здорового питания.

Additional translations

вскипеть

напариться

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

emit steam

steampast participle

Definitions

Cooked, heated, or processed by means of steam.

Steamed dumplings are her favorite snack.

steamadjective

/stiːm/

/stim/

Used attributively to describe things powered by, producing, or involving steam.

Definitions

The museum features a restored steam engine.

Relating to or involving steam.

She prefers steam cooking to retain nutrients.

Synonyms

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.