Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
superheated
Adjective
/ˌsuːpərˈhiːtɪd/
Definition
To heat a substance to a temperature higher than its boiling point without it becoming a gas.
Examples
- When water is superheated, it can explode if disturbed suddenly.
- The superheated steam is used in various industrial processes.
- A kettle can produce superheated water if not monitored closely.
Meaning
Superheated refers to the state of a liquid that has been heated beyond its normal boiling point, maintaining liquid form due to pressure or lack of nucleation sites for bubble formation.
Synonyms
- heated
- overheated
- boiling
