noun steam pipe - a pipe that carries steam, typically in a heating or industrial system
Steam pipes are used to carry steam from a boiler to various parts of a mechanical system for heating or power generation.
Steam pipes are crucial components in industrial processes such as steam distillation, sterilization, and heating.
Steam pipes are used in chemical processing plants for various heating and reaction processes.
Steam pipes are used in HVAC systems to distribute steam for heating buildings.
Steam pipes are essential in power plants to carry steam to turbines for electricity generation.
In the context of a writer, 'steam pipe' may be used as a metaphor to describe a burst of creativity or inspiration that fuels their writing process.
For an engineer, 'steam pipe' refers to a pipe that carries steam in a steam-powered system, such as in a steam engine or power plant.
A plumber may encounter 'steam pipes' in buildings where steam is used for heating or other purposes, and they may be responsible for installing, maintaining, or repairing these pipes.