Definition

1. Noun:
   • Steam coming from a boiler at full pressure: "Live steam" refers to steam that is directly produced by a boiler and is ready to perform work, such as powering an engine or heating a system. It is steam under pressure that has not yet been used or condensed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The locomotive was powered by live steam from its massive boiler.
  • Opening that valve will release live steam; be extremely careful.
  • The factory uses live steam for both power generation and process heating.

Advanced Usage

• "Live steam operation/model": A term used in hobbies, particularly for model trains or boats that are powered by actual steam from a miniature boiler, not by electricity or other means.
  • He collects and operates intricate live steam model locomotives.

Variants and Related Words

• Live steam enthusiast (noun phrase): A person who is interested in or operates machinery, especially models, powered by live steam.
• Live-steam (verb, rare): To operate or power something with live steam.
  • They decided to live-steam the historic pump for the demonstration.

Synonyms

• High-pressure steam: Steam at a significant pressure above atmospheric pressure.
• Motive steam: Steam used to drive or power machinery.

Related Phrases

• "To run on live steam": To be powered by steam directly from a boiler.
  • The historic sawmill still runs on live steam during special exhibitions.

Noun

1. steam coming from a boiler at full pressure