supercritical

adjective

su·​per·​crit·​i·​cal ˌsü-pər-ˈkri-ti-kəl How to pronounce supercritical (audio)
: being or having a temperature above a critical temperature
supercritical fluid

Examples of supercritical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Evaluation of the biological activity and chemical profile of supercritical and subcritical extracts of Bursera graveolens from northern Peru Health.com. Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024 Even better is what's called supercritical geothermal. David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024 Put simply, the rock above the supercritical zone goes through a change when subjected to the temperatures and pressures at such a depth. David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024 Other teams have found success with similar reactions using supercritical water, magnetic particles, hydrogen or boron nitride. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for supercritical 

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Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of supercritical was in 1934

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“Supercritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercritical. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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