superheat

Meanings

• verb

  The process of heating a fluid or gas above its normal boiling point, typically using pressure.

• noun

  The temperature at which a fluid or gas is maintained above its normal boiling point, typically under pressure.

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Variants

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superheat , superheated , superheater , superheaters , superheating , superheats

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Etymology

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The term 'superheat' comes from the Latin 'super' meaning 'above' and 'calidus' meaning 'heat'. It was first used in the late 19th century in the context of steam engines and power generation.

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Trivia

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1. Superheating is often used in steam turbines to increase their efficiency.

2. Superheat can also refer to the condition of a fluid or gas that is hotter than its saturation temperature at a given pressure.

3. The process of superheating can lead to the formation of steam bubbles, which can affect the flow dynamics of the fluid.

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Related Concepts

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1. Heat: The form of energy that is a property of matter. It is usually measured in joules or calories.

2. Steam: Water in the gas phase, which is formed when water is heated to its boiling point.

3. Boiling Point: The temperature at which a substance changes its phase from liquid to gas at standard atmospheric pressure.

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Culture

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Superheat has significant applications in various industries such as power generation, refrigeration, and chemical processing. In literature, it has been used as a metaphor for intense emotions or situations.

How to Memorize "superheat"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a steam engine, where water is heated above its boiling point to create steam and power the engine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'superheat' with the idea of heating a substance above its normal temperature to achieve a desired result.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Super Heats Above' to remember the meaning of superheat as 'heating above the normal temperature'.

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