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
  • DiGeorge syndrome also made both Adam and Debbie highly sensitive to heat.
    Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The powertrain also recaptures waste energy; the ThermAssist heat management system boosts range by 7 percent and reduces the amount of energy needed to heat the car by 40 percent.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Those vents allow the heat generated by your TV to escape, but when dust blocks them, the internal system can overheat, forcing your TV to work harder.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Race organizers took precautions to make sure runners didn't overheat.
    Dawn White, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Here’s a guide for how long to boil fresh corn, how to reheat it, and ways to serve perfectly crisp corn recipes for every barbecue, special gathering, or weeknight dinner.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In court filings, prosecutors have said Golden and Sidney got into an argument in the kitchen of Sidney's home about who could reheat their food in the microwave first.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The problem is that Europe, the fastest-warming continent, is hotter and drier than ever.
    Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This sourdough bakes warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger right into a pumpkin loaf.
    Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Superheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superheat. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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