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superheating [¦sü·pər′hēd·iŋ] (thermodynamics) Heating of a substance above the temperature at which a change of state would ordinarily take place without such a change of state occurring, for example, the heating of a liquid above its boiling point without boiling taking place; this results in a metastable state. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Aside from achieving a metallurgically sound melt prior to pouring, metalcasters should be wary of superheating when trying to smooth out their surfaces. The magnitude of the superheating is colossal," comments materials scientist Robert W. In particular, superheating of the vortex solid and supercooling of the vortex liquid have been observed directly for the first time. |
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