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steeping

UK
/ˈstiːpɪŋ/
US
/ˈstipɪŋ/

Translations

steepingnoun
steepings
pl
The steeping of tea leaves is an important step in making a good cup of tea.
Настаивание чайных листьев - важный шаг в приготовлении хорошей чашки чая.
Synonyms
drenching
immersing
soaking
infusion
steepinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstiːpɪŋ/
US
/ˈstiːpɪŋ/
Synonyms
permeating
drenching
saturating
immersing
marinating
brewing
macerating
steeping (soaking)
infusing
soaking
steepverb

steeping

Gerund

steeped
Past Simple
steeped
Past Participle
steeping
Gerund
UK
/stiːp/
US
/stip/
You need to steep the tea for five minutes.
Вам нужно настаивать чай в течение пяти минут.
Additional translations
замачивать
Synonyms
saturate
drench
immerse
soak
infuse

Definitions

steepingnoun
The process of soaking a solid substance in a liquid to extract flavors or soften it.
The steeping of tea leaves in hot water is essential to brew a perfect cup of tea.
steepinggerund / present participle
Soaking in liquid so as to extract flavor or soften.
The steeping tea leaves emitted a fragrant aroma.
steepverb
To soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavor or to soften it.
She decided to steep the tea leaves in hot water for five minutes to bring out the full flavor.
To saturate or completely fill with a quality or influence.
The town was steeped in history, with every building telling a story of the past.
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