superheat

Definition of superheatnext

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superheat
Verb
  • The facility would use technology that heats woody material without burning it to produce biochar, a charcoal-like material that can be used to improve soil and store carbon, and other products.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Lily Wohler and Christa Joanna Lee, writing in Allure, note that today’s oils are designed for everything from frizz and dry ends to heat damage and gloss finish — a one-product solution for several concerns.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The announcement came a day after cyberattacks caused refrigeration systems to overheat at hundreds of stores in France.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • However, Tesla sued the company after the automaker’s testing found that the adapter could overheat.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The next day, all that’s left is to reheat it and crisp up the top while your turkey rests.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Continue working in batches, occasionally checking oil temperature and allowing to reheat as needed, until all olives have been fried.
    — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The weekend currently looks mainly dry and seasonable, with temperatures warming back to near 70 degrees by Sunday and Monday.
    — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Other pressures are mounting as the Arctic warms about four times faster than the global average.
    — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Superheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superheat. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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