der Wasserdampf
Translation
water vapor, steam
Examples
Heißer Wasserdampf steigt aus dem Topf.
Hot steam rises from the pot.
Wasserdampf ist ein wichtiges Treibhausgas.
Water vapor is an important greenhouse gas.
Grammar Patterns
((Wasserdampf)) + Verb ... (as a subject, often uncountable) Water vapor condenses into water.
Similar Words
Dampf (steam), Nebel (fog)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Dampf' (steam, vapor).
Memory Tips
Literally 'water steam'. Picture steam coming from a kettle.