steam

US /stiːm/
UK /stiːm/
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vapore

the vapor into which water is converted when heated, forming a hot, white cloud

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The kettle produced a lot of steam.
Il bollitore produceva molto vapore.
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A cloud of steam rose from the hot springs.
Una nuvola di vapore si alzò dalle sorgenti termali.
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forza vapore, energia vapore

power or energy derived from steam

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The old train ran on steam power.
Il vecchio treno funzionava a vapore.
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The factory used steam to power its machinery.
La fabbrica usava il vapore per alimentare i suoi macchinari.
1.

cuocere a vapore

to cook (food) with steam

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She decided to steam the vegetables for a healthier meal.
Ha deciso di cuocere a vapore le verdure per un pasto più sano.
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You can steam fish to keep it moist and flavorful.
Puoi cuocere a vapore il pesce per mantenerlo umido e saporito.
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navigare a vapore, muoversi a vapore

to move by means of steam power

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The ship steamed across the ocean.
La nave navigò a vapore attraverso l'oceano.
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The old locomotive steamed into the station.
La vecchia locomotiva entrò a vapore nella stazione.
3.

arrabbiarsi, infuriarsi

to become angry or show anger

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He was really steaming after the argument.
Era davvero furioso dopo la discussione.
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Don't make him steam, just tell him the truth.
Non farlo arrabbiare, digli solo la verità.
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