Supercritical

adjective

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.adjective(of a gas) Above its critical temperature and critical pressure.

2.adjectiveHaving a mass sufficient to sustain a chain reaction.

3.adjective(aerodynamics) Above the speed of sound.

4.adjectiveAbove some other critical value or range.

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