Vocabulary Entry

supercritical

|adjective

adjective

Describing a state or condition that is beyond critical limits, often referring to substances at high pressure and temperature.

Example Sentences

"Water can become supercritical when both temperature and pressure exceed certain thresholds."

"The supercritical fluid extraction process is used to isolate specific compounds from plants."

"Scientists are studying the properties of supercritical carbon dioxide as a solvent."