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steeping
verb(steep)
to soak in a liquid at a temperature under the boiling point (as for softening, bleaching, or extracting an essence)
steeping
verb(steep)
to cover with or plunge into a liquid (as in bathing, rinsing, or soaking)
steeping
verb(steep)
to saturate with or subject thoroughly to (some strong or pervading influence)
steeping
phrasal verb(steep)
to make (someone) know and understand a lot about (something) —often used as (be) steeped in
steeping
phrasal verb(steep)
—used as (be) steeped in to say that there is a lot of something associated with a place, time, etc.

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