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superheated


Meanings
  • adjective

    Heated to a temperature higher than that at which steam would normally be produced.

    - "The superheated steam engine is more efficient."
    - "The boiler is maintained at a superheated temperature to increase the steam pressure."

Variants
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superheated , superheat , superheater , superheaters , superheating , superheats
Etymology
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The term 'superheated' is derived from the Latin word 'super' meaning 'above' and 'calidus' meaning 'heat'. It was first used in the late 19th century in the context of steam engines.


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  1. Superheating steam can increase the efficiency of a steam engine by up to 10%.

  2. The first superheated steam engine was built in 1874 by Sir George Cayley.

  3. Superheating is not limited to steam engines and can also be used in other types of power generation, such as nuclear reactors.


Related Concepts
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  1. Steam engine: A type of internal combustion engine that converts heat energy into mechanical work by using steam as a working fluid.

  2. Heat exchanger: A device used to transfer heat from one medium to another, often used in the context of superheating steam.


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Superheated is a term predominantly used in the context of engineering, particularly in relation to steam engines and power generation. It has been a significant factor in the development of more efficient and powerful engines.

How to Memorize "superheated"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a steam engine with steam being heated to a temperature higher than normal to create superheated steam.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'superheated' with steam engines and the process of heating steam beyond its normal temperature.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Steam Above Normal Temperature' to remember the meaning of 'superheated'.


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