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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Bootcap goes on the toe of ski boots to create an insulation barrier and prevents cold from getting in and heat from getting out.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Inside, the spacious interior has heated leather seats, which are the first in Grenadier history to feature oyster-colored seat inserts, and carpet mats that sit atop of heavy-duty (and easy-to-clean) rubber flooring.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of heat

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However, Tesla sued the company after the automaker’s testing found that the adapter could overheat.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
As crews successfully stabilized the initial container, an adjacent 250-kilowatt container then started to overheat.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of overheat

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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
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

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