Superheat: meaning, definitions and examples

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superheat

 

[ หˆsuหpษ™rhiหt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

thermal dynamics

To superheat means to heat a substance beyond its boiling point without it actually boiling. This phenomenon occurs in liquids when pressure is increased or when there are no nucleation sites for boiling to occur.

Synonyms

heat excessively, overheat, raise a temperature

Examples of usage

  • In the laboratory, we can superheat water to create steam without any bubbles.
  • The steam engine operates on the principle of superheating water to maximize efficiency.
  • Superheating steam can enhance the performance of turbines in power generation.
Context #2 | Noun

thermodynamics

Superheat refers to the state of a vapor or a liquid when it is heated above its boiling point. It is an essential concept in various engineering applications, especially in refrigeration and heat exchange systems.

Synonyms

excess heat, heated vapor, superheated vapor

Examples of usage

  • The superheat of the refrigerant determines the efficiency of the cooling cycle.
  • Monitoring the superheat levels is crucial for optimal HVAC performance.
  • The thermodynamic properties of superheat can be calculated using specialized equations.

Translations

Translations of the word "superheat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น superaquecer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเคฟเคตเฅเคฏเคพเคชเฅ€เค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberhitzung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ superpanas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะณั€ั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przegrzanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ž็†ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surchauffe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sobrecalentamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑrฤฑ ฤฑsฤฑnma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ์—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎูˆู†ุฉ ู…ูุฑุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ehล™รกtรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prehrievanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡็ƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pregrevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofhitnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั‹า› า›ั‹ะทะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฆแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™ddindษ™n artฤฑq istilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sobrecalentamiento

Word origin

The term 'superheat' originates from the combination of the prefix 'super-' meaning 'above' or 'beyond', and the word 'heat', which comes from Old English 'hวฃtu' meaning 'heat' or 'warmth'. The usage of 'superheat' has been documented since the late 19th century, as advancements in thermodynamics and engineering began to emerge. The phenomenon became particularly relevant with the development of steam engines and refrigeration technologies, where managing heat levels is critical for efficiency. Over time, 'superheat' has found its place in both scientific literature and practical applications, influencing areas ranging from cooking techniques to HVAC systems.