steam heat

noun

1. heat obtained by the circulation of steam in pipes, radiators, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steam heat¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

To disinfect metal instruments, hospitals put them in an autoclave and steam-heat them to 121 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes.

From Scientific American

Nearly fifty feet long, my husband says; why, it has to have three large fireplaces, as well as the radiators, but of course there's steam-heat all through the house.

From Project Gutenberg

They may not have all the advantages of steam-heat, but they got a look about 'em—the Home-Idee.

From Project Gutenberg

"We have steam-heat and sun-sets," I might tell him—just for a beginning.

From Project Gutenberg

The average American is born in a land overflowing with steam-heat, ice-water, and bath-tubs, and he suffers when he has to lose the hyphens and use the nouns separately.”

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