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- verb Present participle of
superheat . - noun The heating of a substance above a
temperature at which achange of state normally occurs, without it occurring; especially to heat a liquid above itsboiling point
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Examples
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Water for Tea or Coffee Getty Images When boiling water in the microwave, be careful of 'superheating' — when liquid doesn't appear to be boiling but can erupt when taken out of the oven.
The Microwave Wants Some Respect Anjali Athavaley 2010
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Water for Tea or Coffee Getty Images When boiling water in the microwave, be careful of 'superheating' — when liquid doesn't appear to be boiling but can erupt when taken out of the oven.
The Microwave Wants Some Respect Anjali Athavaley 2010
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Water for Tea or Coffee Getty Images When boiling water in the microwave, be careful of 'superheating' — when liquid doesn't appear to be boiling but can erupt when taken out of the oven.
The Microwave Wants Some Respect Anjali Athavaley 2010
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Scientists publish first direct measurements of 'superheating' phenomenon
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"superheating" evaporates the globules and dries the steam, besides raising its temperature.
Things To Make Archibald Williams
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In several instances, power failures crippled cooling systems that are used to keep nuclear fuel rods from superheating.
Poll: Fears of nuclear disaster in U.S. rise after Japan quake 2011
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In several instances, power failures crippled cooling systems that are used to keep nuclear fuel rods from superheating.
Poll: Fears of nuclear disaster in U.S. rise after Japan quake 2011
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If workers succeed in efforts to keep the pools filled with more than 30 tons of water sprayed from helicopters and ground hoses, it could forestall the superheating and ignition of the spent fuel — and prevent the resulting releases of radiation into the atmosphere.
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If workers succeed in efforts to keep the pools filled with more than 30 tons of water sprayed from helicopters and ground hoses, it could forestall the superheating and ignition of the spent fuel — and prevent the resulting releases of radiation into the atmosphere.
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In 2003-2008 it surged, superheating the economy, leading overdressed TV anchors to chatter (they should talk!) about "spoiled U.S. consumers."
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