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Superheated

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su·per·heat  (spr-ht)
tr.v. su·per·heat·ed, su·per·heat·ing, su·per·heats
1. To heat excessively; overheat.
2. To heat (steam or other vapor not in contact with its own liquid) beyond its saturation point at a given pressure.
3. To heat (a liquid) above its boiling point without causing vaporization.
n. (spr-ht)
1. The amount by which a vapor is superheated.
2. The heat imparted during the process of superheating.
super·heater n.


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A Martian came across the fields about midday, laying the stuff with a jet of superheated steam that hissed against the walls, smashed all the windows it touched, and scalded the curate's hand as he fled out of the front room.
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There was not a breath of wind, and the superheated, stagnant air was heavy with pestilence.
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