WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
live′ steam′  (līv),USA pronunciation 
  1. Mechanical Engineeringsteam direct from the boiler and at full pressure, ready for use in work.
  2. Mechanical Engineeringsteam that has performed no work or only part of its work.
  • 1870–75, American.

'live steam' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
espresso - steam jacket

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