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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Recycled energy heats the outdoor pool (Blue Lagoon) and promenade benches.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
That people listen, keep talking even when things get heated, and try to be open-minded.

— Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of heat

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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
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

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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

Definition of reheat

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