steam heating

noun

1. a heating system utilizing steam circulated through radiators and pipes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steam heating¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

To provide even and sufficient heat throughout a large building, use is made of hot water or steam heating.

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The same company has a steam-heating plant, and pipes have been laid in the principal streets for this service.

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The initial expenditure for both hot water and steam heating is considerably less, too, if coal rather than oil is to be the fuel.

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Patents were also taken out by others in England for steam-heating apparatuses during the latter part of the 18th century.

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A safety valve (Fig. 36) is attached to steam-heating systems instead of an expansion tank.

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