superheated
Prononciation : [ˌsuːpərˈhiːtɪd]
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Contexte : « science »
(adjective) when something, like a liquid or gas, is heated to a temperature that is higher than its boiling point. This means it can get really hot without turning into vapor or steam, which can be useful in some situations.
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The water was superheated and ready to make steam for the machine.
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The soup wasn’t superheated; it was still too cool to eat.
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Is the steam from the kettle superheated enough to be used in the engine?
Contexte : « general use »
(adjective) when a person feels very warm or hot. This can happen when someone is outside in the sun for too long or wearing heavy clothes in warm weather.
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After playing outside for hours, she felt superheated and jumped into the pool.
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He didn’t feel superheated at all; in fact, he felt cool and comfortable inside the air-conditioned room.
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Do you ever feel superheated when you exercise outside?
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