steamtightness

9.9

A state of being sealed so steam cannot escape from pipes or machines

noun
/ˈstiːmˌtaɪtnəs/

Specialized

: hermeticidad

The steamtightness of the kettle ensures no steam escapes.

Examples

Poor steamtightness can lead to energy loss and reduced efficiency in power plants.
Engineers check the steamtightness of the system before starting the turbines.
The old pipes had to be replaced to improve the steamtightness of the heating system.
Is the steamtightness of this container sufficient?
Engineers check the steamtightness of the system before starting the turbines.
Poor steamtightness can lead to energy loss and reduced efficiency in power plants.
The old pipes had to be replaced to improve the steamtightness of the heating system.

Synonyms

airtightness

vssteamtightness

1 4.6

The state of not letting air move in or out

prevents steam escaping and focuses on vapor rather than ordinary air

Antonyms

leakage

22 3.1

The accidental escape of liquid or gas from a container through a hole

openness

4 2.9

A wide area that allows a clear view and easy movement

How Sealed

airtightness

1 4.6

steamtightness

Specialized

9.9

leakiness

1 5.1

Surface Forms

steamtightness singular

steamtightnesses plural

Morphology

steamtightness = steam + tight (transparent) = steam + tight + ness

The compound 'steam' + 'tight' clearly yields an adjective meaning sealed against steam, and adding '-ness' forms the state or quality.

Etymology

The word steamtightness comes from steam and tightness, so it literally asks how well something keeps steam inside. So, good steamtightness means an object is sealed so 'steam cannot escape', like being 'airtight' but for steam.