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steamtight
[ steem-tahyt ]
steamtight
/ ˈstiːmˌtaɪt /
adjective
- (of joints, cylinders, etc) being sealed in such a way that steam cannot leak out
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Derived Forms
- ˈsteamˌtightness, noun
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Other Words From
- steamtightness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of steamtight1
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Example Sentences
A kind of French stewpan with a steamtight lid.
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