steam fitting
- noun
- Specialized
:
instalación de vapor
- Advancements in steam fitting have made building heating much more efficient.
Examples
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The steam fitting was installed last week.
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He learned steam fitting as an apprentice and went on to install heating systems in office buildings.
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The hospital's maintenance department is responsible for all steam fitting and ventilation work.
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Can you check the steam fittings for leaks?
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The plumber specializes in steam fitting for heating systems in large buildings.
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After completing his training, he began working in steam fitting for commercial HVAC installations.
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The factory needed expert steam fitting to ensure the pipes could handle high-pressure steam.
Synonyms
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Work of installing and fixing pipes that bring water and gas and take away sewage in buildings
Job of installing and repairing pipes for water or gas systems
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound clearly links 'steam' (vapor used in heating systems) and 'fitting' (a joining part), so a learner can infer it relates to parts or work for steam systems. However, the MWE denotes the specialized activity/trade of installation and maintenance rather than merely a physical part, a technical shift that is not fully predictable from the constituents alone, so it is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Steam fitting comes from the trade of fitting metal pipes that carry steam to heat buildings. The image of a worker joining pipes and valves helps explain why the term now means the work of installing and repairing steam, heating and air systems.