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Vocabulary Entry
steam
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A substance in the gaseous state that is produced when water is heated.
Example Sentences
"The steam from the kettle filled the kitchen."
"He watched the steam rise as the pot boiled on the stove."
"The engineers studied how steam could be used to power the machinery."
V
verb
To cook or prepare food using steam.
Example Sentences
"I like to steam vegetables to retain their nutrients."
"You should steam the fish for a healthier meal."
"She decided to steam the dumplings instead of frying them."