High temperature: meaning, definitions and examples

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high temperature

 

[ haɪ ˈtɛmpərətʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather

A high temperature refers to a hot climate or environment with an elevated level of heat. It can also indicate a feverish condition in the human body.

Synonyms

fever, heat, warmth

Examples of usage

  • The high temperature in the desert reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • She was feeling unwell due to a high temperature and had to stay in bed.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

In chemistry, a high temperature is a state of elevated heat used for various chemical reactions and processes.

Synonyms

extreme warmth, intense heat

Examples of usage

  • The experiment required a high temperature of 200 degrees Celsius.
  • High temperatures are essential for melting certain metals.

Translations

Translations of the word "high temperature" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alta temperatura

🇮🇳 उच्च तापमान

🇩🇪 hohe Temperatur

🇮🇩 suhu tinggi

🇺🇦 висока температура

🇵🇱 wysoka temperatura

🇯🇵 高温 (こうおん)

🇫🇷 haute température

🇪🇸 alta temperatura

🇹🇷 yüksek sıcaklık

🇰🇷 높은 온도

🇸🇦 درجة حرارة عالية

🇨🇿 vysoká teplota

🇸🇰 vysoká teplota

🇨🇳 高温 (gāo wēn)

🇸🇮 visoka temperatura

🇮🇸 hátt hitastig

🇰🇿 жоғары температура

🇬🇪 მაღალი ტემპერატურა

🇦🇿 yüksək temperatur

🇲🇽 alta temperatura

Word origin

The term 'high temperature' has been in use since the late 19th century, primarily in the context of weather and health. It derives from the combination of 'high', meaning elevated or above average, and 'temperature', referring to the degree of hotness or coldness measured on a scale. Over time, the concept of high temperature has expanded to include various fields such as chemistry, physics, and engineering.