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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Perhaps the coral senses heat or lack of oxygen, and some biological mechanism then triggers the faster beating.

— Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
The spa Uniquely for the Danish capital, Villa Copenhagen boasts a roof-top lap pool, outdoor and heated, with a bar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of heat

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Where to Place Bird Baths Locating bird baths in part shade keeps bird bath water fresh longer and makes sure baths don’t overheat during the hot summer months.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026
Powerful lasers needed to generate flight-level electricity caused small receivers to overheat rapidly, destroying their efficiency and melting components before usable energy could be delivered.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of overheat

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Either thaw them at room temperature or reheat them by wrapping frozen muffins or loaves in foil and placing them in a 300ºF oven for 12 to 15 minutes (muffins) or up to 30 minutes (loaves) until heated through.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
Enjoy it cold or at room temperature, or reheat it in a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling is warmed through and topping re-crisps.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of reheat

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Highs in the mid-90s are expected in the Spokane area, though smoke might block out enough warming sunlight to prevent temperatures from getting quite as hotas forecast.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Scientists and officials warn that such events are becoming more frequent and intense as the climate warms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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