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By Regina Bailey, About.com Guide to Biology since 1997

Superheating can be dangerous for microwave users

Thursday May 13, 2004
Heating liquid or certain products such as eggs with a shell in a microwave can lead to a phenomenon known as superheating. When this happens, water goes beyond boiling and can explode without warning causing injuries to anyone nearby.

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