superheater

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A component of a boiler system that heats the steam above its saturation temperature to prevent it condensing, and in the case of a steam engine to improve its efficiency.

Word forms

superheater superheaters

Etymology

From superheat + -er.

Derived words

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