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superheated

Superheated (adj) means Heated to a temperature above the normal boiling point without turning to vapour. Example: “Superheated steam is used to drive the turbines.”

adj
1
Heated to a temperature above the normal boiling point without turning to vapour.
"Superheated steam is used to drive the turbines."
2
Extremely intense, excited, or overheated in mood.
"The superheated rhetoric on both sides made compromise impossible."

How to use superheated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHeated beyond the normal point, literally (steam, liquids) or figuratively (emotions, arguments).

Common pairings
superheated steam superheated debate superheated market

Word forms

more superheated comparative, most superheated superlative

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_____ steam is used to drive the turbines.

Antonyms

non-superheated nonsuperheated unsuperheated

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Frequently asked questions

What does “superheated” mean?

The word “superheated” means heated to a temperature above the normal boiling point without turning to vapour. In plain terms, heated beyond the normal point, literally (steam, liquids) or figuratively (emotions, arguments).

How do you use “superheated” in a sentence?

Here is “superheated” used in a sentence: “Superheated steam is used to drive the turbines.”

What is the opposite of “superheated”?

The opposite of “superheated” — its antonyms — are non-superheated, nonsuperheated and unsuperheated.

What part of speech is “superheated”?

“Superheated” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “superheated” have?

“Superheated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: heated to a temperature above the normal boiling point without turning to vapour.

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