SUPERHEAT Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

superheat

verb

Definition of superheat

as in to heat

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Recent Examples of superheat The use of fly ash as a feedstock eliminates the need to use limestone at all, let alone to superheat it. — Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Insects bask in the sunlight to superheat their bodies and cook invading organisms; humans do the same by running a fever. — Jeff Goodell, Time, 6 July 2023 This superheats this material—mostly gas in the form of plasma—to temperatures of millions of degrees. — Robert Lea, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023 Hittite Solar can also superheat its steam to 500 °C—the practical limit for the collector tubes—rather than a lower 400 °C limit for synthetic oils. — IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2012 See All Example Sentences for superheat

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What’s Happening Infrared sauna blankets, the portable plug-in wraps that heat the body from the outside, are surfacing across wellness influencer feeds as an at-home alternative to traditional saunas.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
The cause usually isn’t known, but many everyday things can lead to flares, like exposure to heat and cold, physical activity, and even pressure on your skin from tight clothes.

— Victoria Ekwenuke, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of heat

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In extreme situations, the flies can clog radiators, causing cars to overheat.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
While the camera is reportedly compatible with cards up to 128GB, online reviews noted that with the larger SD cards, the camera seems to overheat and wouldn't function as well.

— Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of overheat

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At the same time, any re-translator does have a responsibility to bring a new dish, not just reheat the same old stuff.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
When taking out of the refrigerator to reheat one or two slices, a skillet is a popular way to revive leftover pizza.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of reheat

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The swarm of hell shall breathe up from the furnace that warms it, and over which Satan himself shall preside.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization warned that the impending storm — driven by warming ocean temperatures — is projected to be one of the worst in recent years.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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