steam

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Ethane is combined with high pressure steam at a temperature of more than 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the molecule's chemical bonds and forming ethylene, hydrogen and other gases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But the gains are set to lose steam if higher mortgage rates sap more spending power from buyers.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As some corners of the artificial-intelligence trade lose steam, analysts see further promise in chip-equipment stocks, which have been standout gainers so far this year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Treasury yields lost some steam to end a rising week as President Trump postponed a deadline for Iran to accept a peace deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Beowulf said, confused, for the shape was fairly stout, although, to be fair, not nearly as stout as a steam engine would be, and of course there were no train tracks running along the path.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood