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superheated

/ˌsuː.pɚˈhiː.tɪd/
su · per · heat · ed
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superheated Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Heated to a temperature higher than the normal boiling point without vaporizing (of a liquid), or heated above the saturation temperature for a given pressure (of a vapor or steam).

Example

"The turbine operates using superheated steam to maximize thermal efficiency and prevent condensation on the blades."

2

Extremely tense, excited, or excessively active (especially of a political climate, debate, or financial market).

Example

"Central bank officials raised interest rates in an effort to cool down the superheated housing market."

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• Rhymes for superheated

• Nearby Words

superglue
supergood
supergroup
superheated
superhero
superheroine
superhigh

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Superheated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/superheated
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