Definition

Describing a liquid that is at a lower temperature than what is needed for it to boil at a specific pressure.

Example

The subcooled liquid flowed smoothly through the pipes without vaporizing.

Conversation

Did you know that the liquid in the experiment is actually subcooled?

Really? I thought it was at boiling point.

Nope, it's below its saturation temperature, which is pretty cool.

That makes sense! It’s interesting how temperature affects the state of liquids.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subcooled → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "cooled" (from the verb "cool", meaning to lower the temperature). The word "subcooled" refers to a state where a substance is cooled below its normal boiling point without actually changing into a liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of something being cooled 'under' its normal boiling point — 'sub-' means under, and 'cooled' refers to lowering the temperature.

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