(of joints, cylinders, etc) being sealed in such a way that steam cannot leak out
Derived forms
steamtightness (ˈsteamˌtightness)
noun
steamtight in American English
(ˈstimˌtaɪt)
adjective
preventing leakage of steam
steamtight in American English
(ˈstimˌtait)
adjective
impervious to steam
Derived forms
steamtightness
noun
Word origin
[1865–70; steam + tight]This word is first recorded in the period 1865–70. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: black belt, dunk, figure skating, goulash, valence