superformingA hot metal forming process that uses similar principles to thermoforming plastics, where a sheet of material is heated and forced onto a male or female superform using air pressure.
superformulaA generalization of the superellipse that can be used to describe many complex shapes and curves found in nature.
superformularPertaining to, or describing a superformula
superfortressA massive and heavily protected fortress.
superfrontalRelating to the upper part of the frontal lobe of the brain.
superfrostGroundwater that is found immediately above the permafrost layer, which seasonally thaws, but is kept frozen more of the year due to the cold from the permafrost layer.
superfunctionThe action of some organ in excess of what is normal.
superfunctionalIn a state of superfunction; exhibiting more action than usual.
superfundA large amount of money designated for environmental cleanup by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980.
supergeneA group of neighbouring genes on a chromosome that are inherited together because of close genetic linkage and are functionally related in an evolutionary sense.
supergeneralistAn exceptional generalist; a person with very broad knowledge.
superglassA phase of matter in which superfluidity and an amorphous (glassy) structure are present at the same time
superglobalAny of a set of special predefined variables that can be accessed at any point in a program without the need to be explicitly declared as global.
supergradeOf plutonium: containing a very small portion of isotopes other than plutonium-239 (especially plutonium-240) (less than perhaps 3%), making the plutonium especially suitable for nuclear weapons
supergradientHaving a greater velocity than that of a gradient wind in the same circumstances
supergraphicsLarge graphics that are applied with vibrant colors, usually in geometric shapes, over walls or floors and ceilings to make the illusion of altered space.
supergrassAn informer providing substantial quantities of information on criminal or terrorist activities to the police.
superheaterA 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.
superheatingThe heating of a substance above a temperature at which a change of state normally occurs, without it occurring; especially the heating of a liquid above its boiling point.
superheroAny fictional crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature; a fictional hero who does great things.
superheterodynePertaining to a technique used in radio and television receivers to tune to a particular frequency, or to receivers using such a technique.