steam table
The term "steam table" can refer to either a piece of food service equipment or a data table used in engineering.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B2Food Service
(commercial, hospitality)A metal table or container used to keep food warm by circulating steam or hot water beneath smaller containers of food.
Example
- The cafeteria uses a steam table to keep the dishes warm during lunch hours.
- Buffets often rely on steam tables to ensure the food stays at a safe temperature.
C1Engineering
(technical, academic)A data table containing information about the properties of water and steam, such as temperature, pressure, and enthalpy, under various conditions.
Example
- Engineers consult the steam table to determine the specific volume of steam at a given pressure.
- The steam table is essential for calculating the energy efficiency of steam systems.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "steam table":
steam agesteam bathsteam powerby steamsteaming upsteamed upsteam upsteam enginehead of steampressure cooker