superheated

When something is superheated, it is heated to a high temperature. This can be a dangerous condition, because it can cause materials to break down or boil.

  • The soup was superheated and exploded when it was poured into the bowl.

  • The metal was superheated and started to melt.

Definition of superheated

verb

To heat a liquid above its boiling point

verb

To heat a vapour above its saturation point

verb

To heat too much, to overheat.

adjective

Heated above the critical point

adjective

Heated above the boiling point

adjective

Exceedingly intense or emotional

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