alomo-om
English: Translation
condense; become damp from trapped vapor; steam up
English: Definition
To become damp, wet, or softened by moisture that forms when warm vapor is trapped around hot or warm matter and subsequently condenses. Used especially of freshly cooked food enclosed while still hot, causing moisture to collect and return onto the food or container.
Example Sentence
Di’ mo pagto-omen ana maint a pritos ta ma-alomo-om a-an.
English: Example Sentence
Don’t completely cover the fried food while it is still hot, or condensation will form and make it soggy.
Notes
Part of Speech: verb; stative
Semantic Domain: Food preparation; Physical processes; Water and moisture
Notes: The defining phenomenon is trapped vapor → condensation → surface wetness or sogginess. This should not be defined simply as “spoil.” Condensation can make food wet or mushy; prolonged warm, moist storage can contribute to conditions favorable to spoilage, but condensation itself is not equivalent to decomposition. Food-safety guidance similarly recognizes that condensation can make food soggy and that hot foods need appropriate cooling.