steam heat
noun
heat obtained by the circulation of steam in pipes, radiators, etc.
Origin of steam heat
1First recorded in 1815–25
Words Nearby steam heat
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How to use steam heat in a sentence
Typically, the power used to propel the water is derived from steam heat, which is turn generated by burning natural gas.
In the laboratory, steam heat is now almost exclusively employed.
We have electric lights and steam heat and the kitchen is arranged in every way to save unnecessary labor.
The American Country Girl | Martha Foote CrowIt was one of the very new ones supplied with steam heat, which was a great advantage.
Sister Carrie | Theodore DreiserIn cold weather, in place of eating much fat meat, we keep ourselves warm by grate fires and steam heat.
The Kempton-Wace Letters | Jack London
Next to sleep he demands warm clothing in winter and steam heat when the wintry winds blow.
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