Supercritical Water

Meaning, Term, and Glossary Definition - What is Supercritical Water?

A type of thermal treatment using moderate temperatures and high pressures to enhance the ability of water to break down large organic molecules into smaller, less toxic ones. Oxygen injected during this process combines with simple organic compounds to form carbon dioxide and water.

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