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Dampf — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • reek noun A strong, unpleasant smell.
  • steam noun The hot vapor that water turns into when it boils.
  • vapor noun Tiny droplets or particles suspended in the air, such as mist, steam, or fumes.

Senses

Dampf is used for these senses in English:

  • reek (Scotland) Vapour; steam; smoke; fume.
  • steam The suspended condensate (cloud) formed by water vapour when it encounters colder air.
  • steam Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.
  • vapor The gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid.
  • water vapor Steam.

reek — full definition

  1. noun A strong, unpleasant smell.
  2. verb To give off a strong, unpleasant odor.
  3. verb To be strongly suggestive of something bad or suspicious.

steam — full definition

  1. noun The hot vapor that water turns into when it boils.
  2. noun Energy, momentum, or drive to keep going, especially in "run out of steam" or "pick up steam."
  3. verb To cook food using steam.
  4. verb To become angry or worked up.

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