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/luyv/1. steam direct from the boiler and at full pressure, ready for use in work.2. steam that has performed no work or only part of its work.[1870-75, Amer.]
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live steam — ☆ live steam n. steam that comes directly from the boiler before its expansion in work, as distinguished from exhaust steam … English World dictionary
live steam — live′ steam′ [[t]laɪv[/t]] n. mac steam direct from the boiler and at full pressure, ready for use in work • Etymology: 1870–75, amer … From formal English to slang
live steam — noun steam coming from a boiler at full pressure • Hypernyms: ↑steam * * * noun : steam direct from a boiler and under full pressure * * * /luyv/ 1. steam direct from the boiler and at full pressure, ready for use in work. 2. steam that has… … Useful english dictionary
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Live Steam magazine — Live Steam is a U.S. magazine, founded in 1966 and devoted to the live steam hobby, as well as to other uses of miniature and full size steam. Originally, it was a mimeographed newsletter, but soon expanded into magazine format. In 2005, the name … Wikipedia
Live Steam (журнал) — Живые паровозы (англ. Live Steam) американский журнал. Журнал основан в 1966 году и посвящён паровозам, любителям паровозов, созданию моделей паровозов. В 2005 году название журнала было изменено на «Live Steam Outdoor Railroading», что… … Википедия
Live Steam — Steam available directly from a boiler under full pressure … Energy terms
