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Recent Examples of superheat
Such a large amount of mass in such a small volume causes extraordinary gravitational forces, which in turn accelerate galaxies to speeds of millions of kilometres per hour and superheat the plasma that permeates the cluster to millions of degrees Celsius.
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Toby Brown, CNN, 10 Dec. 2021
A billion years later the core will superheat to 180 million degrees Fahrenheit and begin rapidly burning helium, fusing it into carbon and oxygen.
—Brian T. Jacobs, National Geographic, 24 Aug. 2021
The reverse shock wave will continue to superheat the cool iron atoms, eventually reaching the remnant’s core sometime in the next few hundred years.
—Sarah Scoles, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2014
National Ignition facility, scientists use lasers to help superheat and compress tiny pellets containing hydrogen atoms.
—Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 13 Dec. 2022
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Toby Brown, CNN, 10 Dec. 2021
A billion years later the core will superheat to 180 million degrees Fahrenheit and begin rapidly burning helium, fusing it into carbon and oxygen.
—Brian T. Jacobs, National Geographic, 24 Aug. 2021
The reverse shock wave will continue to superheat the cool iron atoms, eventually reaching the remnant’s core sometime in the next few hundred years.
—Sarah Scoles, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2014
National Ignition facility, scientists use lasers to help superheat and compress tiny pellets containing hydrogen atoms.
—Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 13 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superheat
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De-icing fluid is heated to 140 degrees to remove frost, snow and ice from the wings and other critical surfaces, while anti-icing fluid prevents ice from forming.Joel Rose, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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Trays of hot foods can be kept in the oven or heated using warming trays, chafing dishes or slow cookers.Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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The group notes that people using that option should use newer box fans, and be sure the motor is clean to reduce the risk of overheating.Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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Remove all covers as soon as the weather has passed so that your plants have access to sunlight and don't overheat.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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They can be reheated in the oven, microwave, toaster, or toaster oven.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Reheat leftovers in the microwave or cover with aluminum foil and reheat in a 350-degree F oven until hot all the way through.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
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For Times Subscribers Twice a Week The Tilt See the latest Get clear-eyed analysis News and insights for a warming world.Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Cold weather services Despite the increase in homelessness, the state only has roughly 650 warming center beds, according to the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Superheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superheat. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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