VERB: "to expose to the action of [water vapor](as for softening or cooking)" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to expose to the action of [water vapor](as for softening or cooking)" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. clean by means of steaming
2. travel by means of steam power
(noun)
1. water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SOFTENING (adjective)
1. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
SOFTENING (noun)
1. the process of becoming softer
COOKING (noun)
1. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

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