superheated


su·per·heat

S0897600 (so͞o′pər-hēt′)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. (so͞o′pər-hēt′)1. The amount by which a vapor is superheated.2. The heat imparted during the process of superheating.
su′per·heat′er n.