Pressure cooker release (5)

I believe the answer is:

steam

(Other definitions for steam that I've seen before include "letter opener?" , "Form of water" , "Hot water vapour" , "Invisible gas from boiling water" , "Gas from boiliing water" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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