Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
steam-up
Verb
/stiːm ʌp/
Definition
To become foggy or largely covered with steam, often referring to windows or lenses.
Examples
- When you take a hot shower, the bathroom mirror tends to steam up.
- The glasses will steam up if you go outside in the cold right after leaving a warm building.
Meaning
The term describes the process where condensation occurs on a surface due to temperature differences, making it hard to see through.
Synonyms
- Fog up
- Condense
- Mist up
