Pronunciation: /suːpərhiːt/
noun a condition in which a substance is heated beyond its normal boiling point without vaporization
A1 Superheat can be dangerous.
A2 The superheat of the oven caused the bread to burn.
B1 The superheat of the engine caused it to malfunction.
B2 The superheat in the boiler reached dangerous levels.
C1 The superheat of the lava flow was intense.
C2 The superheat generated by the nuclear reactor was carefully monitored.
verb to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without vaporization
A1 I superheat my food in the microwave for a quick meal.
A2 The sun can superheat the sand on the beach during summer.
B1 It is important to not superheat the engine of your car to avoid damage.
B2 The blacksmith used a special furnace to superheat the metal for forging.
C1 The scientist conducted experiments to superheat gases to extreme temperatures.
C2 In industrial processes, it is common to superheat steam for various applications.
formal The superheat process involves heating a substance above its boiling point.
informal Make sure not to superheat the soup or it will burn.
slang I accidentally superheated my coffee in the microwave.
figurative His anger seemed to superheat the room, making everyone uncomfortable.
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