superheat
the state of being superheated.
the amount of superheating.
to heat (a gas, as steam not in contact with water) to such a degree that its temperature may be lowered or its pressure increased without the conversion of any of the gas into liquid.
Origin of superheat
1Other words from superheat
- su·per·heat·er, noun
Words Nearby superheat
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How to use superheat in a sentence
This more particularly applies to the electrical water, superheat and vacuum readings.
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British Dictionary definitions for superheat
/ (ˌsuːpəˈhiːt) /
to heat (a vapour, esp steam) to a temperature above its saturation point for a given pressure
to heat (a liquid) to a temperature above its boiling point without boiling occurring
to heat excessively; overheat
Derived forms of superheat
- superheater, noun
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Scientific definitions for superheat
[ sōō′pər-hēt′ ]
To heat a substance above a phase-transition temperature without the transition occurring. For example, water can be heated above its boiling point without boiling; the introduction of an impurity or physical disturbance can then trigger boiling. Superheating is an example of hysteresis. Compare supercool.
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