superheat

verb

Definition of superheatnext
as in to heat

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Recent Examples of superheat The use of fly ash as a feedstock eliminates the need to use limestone at all, let alone to superheat it. — Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Insects bask in the sunlight to superheat their bodies and cook invading organisms; humans do the same by running a fever. — Jeff Goodell, Time, 6 July 2023 This superheats this material—mostly gas in the form of plasma—to temperatures of millions of degrees. — Robert Lea, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023 Hittite Solar can also superheat its steam to 500 °C—the practical limit for the collector tubes—rather than a lower 400 °C limit for synthetic oils. — IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2012 See All Example Sentences for superheat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superheat
  1. heat
  2. overheat
  3. reheat
  4. warm
Verb
  • DiGeorge syndrome also made both Adam and Debbie highly sensitive to heat.
    — Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The powertrain also recaptures waste energy; the ThermAssist heat management system boosts range by 7 percent and reduces the amount of energy needed to heat the car by 40 percent.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of heat
Verb
  • Those vents allow the heat generated by your TV to escape, but when dust blocks them, the internal system can overheat, forcing your TV to work harder.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Race organizers took precautions to make sure runners didn't overheat.
    — Dawn White, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of overheat
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  • Here’s a guide for how long to boil fresh corn, how to reheat it, and ways to serve perfectly crisp corn recipes for every barbecue, special gathering, or weeknight dinner.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In court filings, prosecutors have said Golden and Sidney got into an argument in the kitchen of Sidney's home about who could reheat their food in the microwave first.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of reheat
Verb
  • The problem is that Europe, the fastest-warming continent, is hotter and drier than ever.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This sourdough bakes warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger right into a pumpkin loaf.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm

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“Superheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superheat. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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