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adjective

ˈsü-pər-ˌhē-təd How to pronounce superheated (audio)
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature certain superheated liquids change to gas with almost explosive violence

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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling a superheated, rancorous argument on how the child should be raised

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superheated

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verb

past tense of superheat
as in heated

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Recent Examples of superheated
Adjective
Flashover typically causes severe burns, particularly on the face, beck and upper limbs, often combined with critical inhalation injures from radiant heat and superheated gases. — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026 Marzocchi says the data suggest that, for now, the tremors are more the result of gases pushing superheated water up through the earth, rather than magma rising. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025 Engineers determined that a carbon composite insulator, or heat shield, inside the nozzle failed to protect the nozzle's metallic structure from the superheated exhaust coming from the booster. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for superheated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superheated
  1. boiling
  2. warm
  3. heated
  4. searing
  5. passionate
  6. warmed
  7. molten
  8. intense
Adjective
  • More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Definition of boiling
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  • Beyond this specific aspect, all on the team praised the benevolent and warm atmosphere in which the shooting took place.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Built for polar exploration, this vessel features a cozy alpine-meets-the-sea vibe, with faux-fur pillows, plush blankets for staying warm and three fireplaces with dancing water vapor flames.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Verb
  • Floors are wood-like tile and can be heated throughout the suite, not just in the bathroom.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • That people listen, keep talking even when things get heated, and try to be open-minded.
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • The searing season only exacerbated the Colorado River water crisis.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The result is a book that, despite the searing and brutal honesty of its details, never becomes fully untethered from basic human tenderness.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of searing
Adjective
  • That’s why the defense of Taylor from inside these walls is so passionate among those who know him.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hadder is passionate about supporting Boise’s local raptor population, and a student of the region’s history in bringing back birds of prey.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of passionate
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  • The bestselling cream-like balm melts into a clear, oil-like cleanser when warmed between dry palms, dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and grime before emulsifying with water and rinsing clean.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Roebbelen used it to start vegetable plants in winter, then moved them to the garden when the soil warmed.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of warmed
Adjective
  • The process, which recycles optical glass waste product, is a visceral and sensory practice, and speed and movement are key—malleable molten glass waits for no one.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The molten iron could then be fed into the facility’s basic oxygen furnaces to create steel, according to the report.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of molten
Adjective
  • Broadly, the rule of thumb is to drink it during periods of intense competition (to allow for muscle recovery) while avoiding it during periods of training (to promote muscle development).
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Expect Missouri to come out sharper and fired up, as both teams will be for this intense rivalry.
    — PJ Green September 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
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