Superheated
/ˌsuːpərˈhiːtɪd/adjective
Something heated to a very high temperature; higher than boiling point for a liquid.
The engineer created a superheated steam to run the engine.
Often appears as...
- superheated steam
- superheated liquid
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3High-Tech Contexts
Use 'superheated' for discussing scientific and industrial processes involving extreme temperatures.
The superheated materials were crucial for the laboratory's research on thermal resistance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Hot
'Superheated' implies temperatures beyond hot, often beyond a substance's normal boiling point.
Copper becomes superheated before turning into a hot, flowing liquid for casting.
Pro Tip 3/3Energy Content
Superheated substances, like steam, contain high energy, used in engines and turbines.
The turbine runs efficiently on superheated steam due to its high energy content.
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