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superheating
This term is primarily used in thermodynamics and chemical engineering to describe a specific state of instability or increased energy. In the context of liquids, it describes a precarious state where a fluid remains liquid despite exceeding its boiling point, often due to a lack of nucleation sites. This state is volatile and can lead to sudden, violent boiling.
In the context of steam, the term refers to a deliberate industrial process used to increase the thermal energy of the vapor. This prevents condensation within turbines and improves overall thermodynamic efficiency. Because it describes a specific physical process or state, it is treated as an uncountable noun.
Meanings
Examples
The liquid reached a state of superheating before suddenly boiling over.
Superheating the steam increases the efficiency of the turbine.
Be careful with the microwave because superheating water can cause it to explode.
I wonder if superheating occurs in this specific chemical mixture.
The process of superheating prevents condensation within the pipes.
We are studying the effects of superheating on pure liquids in a vacuum.
The boiler uses a superheating coil to raise the vapor temperature.
It is a dangerous phenomenon where superheating leads to a rapid phase transition.
It is a dangerous phenomenon where superheating leads to a rapid phase transition.