Dampfförmig

Dampfförmig is a German adjective meaning steam-like or vaporous. It describes a state, appearance, or distribution that resembles steam, typically indicating the presence of water vapor and often fine droplets or aerosols rather than a strictly pure gas.

In scientific and technical usage, dampfförmig is used to characterize plumes, emissions, or regions where vapor is visible due to condensation or high humidity. It is common in physics, chemistry, meteorology, and engineering descriptions of steam systems, cooling processes, or humid atmospheres. The term suggests a transitional or mixed state rather than a purely gasförmig phase.

Dampfförmig contrasts with gasförmig, which denotes a strictly gaseous state. It is sometimes used interchangeably with dampfartig in less precise contexts, but dampfförmig emphasizes the presence of vapor that can form mist or droplets. The term is relatively specialized and appears mainly in technical literature rather than everyday language.