Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supercritical
Adjective
/ˌsuːpərˈkrɪtɪkəl/
Definition
Pertaining to a state of a substance above its critical temperature and pressure, where it exhibits properties of both liquid and gas.
Examples
- Supercritical fluids are used in various industrial processes.
- In the supercritical state, carbon dioxide can extract flavors from plants.
Meaning
In a supercritical state, a substance can diffuse through solids like a gas and dissolve materials like a liquid.
Synonyms
- Critical
- Supercritical fluid
- Transitional
