superheats

/ˈsupərˌhits/
verb
  1. Heats a liquid or steam above its boiling point.
    • If you superheat water in a clean cup, it can explode suddenly.
    • The reactor superheats the steam before it reaches the turbine.
    • The machine superheats the air to kill any bacteria.
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