vapor — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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

vapor is used for these senses in English:

• steam The suspended condensate (cloud) formed by water vapour when it encounters colder air.
• vapor The gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid.

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.

vapor — full definition

1. noun Tiny droplets or particles suspended in the air, such as mist, steam, or fumes.
2. noun The gaseous form of a substance that is normally liquid or solid at room temperature.
3. verb To turn into vapor, or to give off vapor.

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