superheated
/ˌsupərˈhitɪd/
adjective
- Heated to a temperature above the boiling point without having changed into a vapor.
- Superheated liquid can be dangerous if disturbed suddenly.
- The chemist worked with superheated water in a high-pressure chamber.
- Superheated steam is used to drive turbines in power stations.
- Heated to an extremely high temperature.
- Superheated air from the fire made it impossible to get close.
- The superheated metal glowed bright orange in the forge.
- The desert rocks became superheated under the relentless sun.
- Very intense or passionate (figurative).
- The debate grew superheated as both sides refused to compromise.
- The market for rare coins became superheated, with prices skyrocketing.
- Superheated emotions led to a shouting match in the meeting.
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