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The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.
Phyllis Diller

Meaning of "steam iron" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STEAM IRON

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STEAM IRON

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Steam iron is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES STEAM IRON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

steam iron

Clothes iron

A clothes iron, also called a flatiron or simply an iron, is a small appliance: a handheld piece of equipment with a flat, roughly triangular surface that, when heated, is used to press clothes to remove creases. It is named for the metal of which the device is commonly made, and the use of it is generally called ironing. Ironing works by loosening the ties between the long chains of molecules that exist in polymer fiber materials. With the heat and the weight of the ironing plate, the fibers are stretched and the fabric maintains its new shape when cool. Some materials, such as cotton, require the use of water to loosen the intermolecular bonds. Many materials developed in the twentieth century are advertised as needing little or no ironing. The electric iron was invented in 1882 by Henry W. Seeley, a New York inventor. Seeley patented his "electric flatiron" on June 6, 1882. His iron weighed almost 15 pounds and took a long time to warm up. Other electric irons had also been invented, including one from France, but it used a carbon arc to heat the iron, a method which was dangerous.

Definition of steam iron in the English dictionary

The definition of steam iron in the dictionary is an electric iron that emits steam from channels in the iron face to facilitate the pressing and ironing of clothes, etc, the steam being produced from water contained within the iron.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STEAM IRON

steam
steam bath
steam box
steam coal
steam engine
steam heat
steam jacket
steam organ
steam point
steam radio
steam reforming
steam room
steam train
steam trap
steam turbine
steam up
steam whistle
steam-boiler
steam-chest
steam-driven

WORDS THAT END LIKE STEAM IRON

angle iron
cast iron
channel iron
corrugated iron
curling iron
galvanised iron
galvanized iron
ingot iron
iron
leg iron
malleable cast iron
malleable iron
pig iron
pump iron
scrap iron
shooting iron
smoothing iron
soft iron
soldering iron
waffle iron
wrought iron

Synonyms and antonyms of steam iron in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «steam iron» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STEAM IRON

Find out the translation of steam iron to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of steam iron from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «steam iron» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蒸汽熨斗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

plancha de vapor
570 millions of speakers

English

steam iron
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भाप लोहा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحديد البخار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

паровой утюг
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ferro a vapor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লৌহ বাষ্প
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fer à vapeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

seterika stim
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dampfbügeleisen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

蒸気アイロン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스팀 다리미
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Steam iron
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bàn ủi hơi nước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீராவி இரும்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वाफेवर लोह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

buharlı ütü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ferro da stiro a vapore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żelazko parowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

парова праска
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fier de calcat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σίδερο ατμού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stoom yster
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ångstrykjärn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dampstrykejern
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of steam iron

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STEAM IRON»

The term «steam iron» is regularly used and occupies the 63.367 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STEAM IRON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about steam iron

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QUOTES WITH «STEAM IRON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word steam iron.
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Phyllis Diller
The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STEAM IRON»

Discover the use of steam iron in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to steam iron and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Engineering Studies: Year 11
The most common domestic steam iron is the 'drip type'. The drip type steam iron does not heat the water reservoir in the iron but rather allows a controlled flow of water to drop onto the inner surface of the heated soleplate where it is instantly ...
Peter Metcalfe, Roger Metcalfe, 2006
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Hydrogen Aircraft Technology
PRODUCT HYDROGEN FIGURE 4-95. Simplified flow diagram for IGT continuous steam-iron process. production may be reached.12 For these reasons the following sections deal with methods of producing hydrogen from sources other than ...
G. Daniel Brewer, 1991
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Yankee Magazine's Make It Last: Over 1,000 Ingenious Ways to ...
Those who are absentminded would be well advised to look for an automatic shutoff as well. steam iron, empty the water while the iron heat will evaporate any remaining moisture (and resulting mineral deposits, which can plug up the steam  ...
Earl Proulx, The Editors of Yankee Magazine, 1996
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Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens
Or, to steam a pile fabric with your steam iron, lay it on a Turkish towel; then hold your steam iron just a fraction of an inch up from the surface of the wrong side and release steam. This will refresh the pile. To get stubborn wrinkles out of ...
Cheryl Mendelson, 2009
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LIFE
dressed dolls on Elm Street? THEIR SECRET? The new Select-A-Steam Iron by Universal that gives a fresh, crisp look to family clothes. It's the first steam iron that's truly safe for all fabrics. Yes, including delicate synthetics. And there's no need ...
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Talking Dirty Laundry With The Queen Of Clean
Rinse the bottom well and then, using steam, iron over an old towel or rag before using the iron on clothes. Irons with nonstick finishes: Clean the sole plate with your favorite laundry prewash on a damp, soft cloth. Do this on a cool iron. Again  ...
Linda Cobb, 2012
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Popular Science
"If the steam-iron process works, we ought to be able to make gas about 10 percent cheaper than is possible with the steam-oxygen process," he said. "But, I hasten to add, steam-iron is a more complex process." As he explained further, I had ...
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Home Economics in Action
Steam/dry iron, steam iron, steam/spray iron. These are operated by electricity and have a thermostat. Steam irons have a receptacle for holding distilled water and when heated this produces steam. There are perforations on the soleplate of  ...
Caribbean Association Staff, 2002
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Jackets, Coats, and Suits from Threads
Tools of the trade (clockwise from upper left): a steam Iron with plenty of holes in the plate; commercially available tailor's ham; hardwood clapper; point pressor with clapper attached; sleeve boards (under steam iron and clapper); American ...
Threads Magazine, 1992
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Clean It Fast, Clean It Right: The Ultimate Guide to Making ...
For taking off melted polyester, rub with a cotton ball dabbed in acetone or nail polish remover. If mineral buildup from the water supply clogs your steam iron, poke the spray nozzle hole with a fine needle. To clean mineral deposits from the  ...
Jeff Bredenberg, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STEAM IRON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term steam iron is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tips and tricks for ironing your best clothes
Alternatively, use the spray on your steam iron or use it as a vertical steamer as you go. The best irons in Consumer Reports' tests have a prodigious steaming ... «ConsumerReports.org, Apr 15»
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Which? tests uncover two new Best Buy steam irons
On the lookout for a new steam iron to help you blitz your laundry pile in record time? We've tested the latest premium and cheap steam irons from all the big ... «Which?, Feb 15»
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AEG DB6120-U review | TrustedReviews
The AEG DB6120-U is a solid steam iron. It's not the most powerful on the block, but it packs just enough steam to get the job done. It's also available in a couple ... «TrustedReviews, Feb 15»
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Bosch TDA7060GB review | TrustedReviews
The Bosch TDA7060GB is a powerful steam iron with some clever features. Most notable are its i-Temp setting designed to work effectively with all fabric types ... «TrustedReviews, Feb 15»
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Is the Laurastar Lift Portable Steam Iron Worth the Cost?
Laurastar, a Swiss company dedicated to ironing technology, now sells its portable steam iron, Lift, in the United States. At $749 to $799, depending on color, Lift ... «New York Times, Nov 14»
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New Best Buy steam irons for quick, easy ironing
Has your steam iron run out of steam? We've reviewed the latest models from big brands Bosch, Philips and Tefal and have uncovered three Best Buys that will ... «Which?, Aug 14»
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Debenhams Recalls Steam Irons Over 'Fire Risk'
Debenhams Recalls Steam Irons Over 'Fire Risk'. The department store recalls 4,200 of its £12 'Best Buy' irons after the power cord of one of them catches fire. «Sky News, Aug 13»
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Which ? reveals four new Best Buy steam irons
Which? has tested the latest steam irons from brands such as Bosch, Philips and ... 'We measure the steam levels of every iron we test and find big differences ... «Which?, Jun 13»
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Would you pay £1500 for the iron that never leaves any creases?
The German makers say this steam ironing system will transform a boring household chore into a 'delight'. The iron's plate has a honeycomb design that ... «Daily Mail, May 13»
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Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Get Severance: Interview With An Iron
I mean, I've heard a lot of people speculating that clothes don't wrinkle like they used to, and that I'm not a fancy steam iron, just the flat iron. But that kind of ... «NPR, Feb 13»

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