superheat Definition
- 1to heat a substance above its boiling point without vaporizing it
- 2to heat a gas or vapor to a temperature higher than its saturation point
Using superheat: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "superheat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The steam was superheated to increase the efficiency of the engine.
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The air is superheated by the sun's rays.
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The metal was superheated to make it more malleable.
superheat Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: superheat in Brief
The verb 'superheat' [ˈsuːpərhiːt] means to heat a substance above its boiling point without vaporizing it, or to heat a gas or vapor to a temperature higher than its saturation point. Examples include superheating steam to increase engine efficiency and superheating metal to make it more malleable.
