Overheat: meaning, definitions and examples

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overheat

 

[ หŒoสŠvษ™rหˆhiหt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

temperature rise

To overheat means to become excessively hot, often to a point where it may cause damage or failure. This can occur in various contexts, such as in mechanical systems, electronics, or even in cooking. Overheating can lead to malfunctions, reduced efficiency, or safety hazards. Proper cooling mechanisms are essential in preventing overheating in machinery and electronic devices.

Synonyms

burn, scorch, superheat

Examples of usage

  • The engine tends to overheat during long drives.
  • Make sure to monitor the temperature to avoid overheating the computer.
  • The pan can overheat if left on the stove too long.

Translations

Translations of the word "overheat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น superaquecer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค• เค—เคฐเฅเคฎ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberhitzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelebihan panas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะณั€ั–ะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przegrzewaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ž็†ฑใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surchauffer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sobrecocer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑrฤฑ ฤฑsฤฑnmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ์—ด๋˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎูˆู†ุฉ ู…ูุฑุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ehล™รกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prehriaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡็ƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prehitevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofhitna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัั‚ั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ—แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sobrecalentar

Etymology

The term 'overheat' is derived from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' or 'too much,' combined with the word 'heat.' The word 'heat' comes from the Old English word 'hรฆtu,' which refers to the sensation of warmth or high temperature. The combination of these elements creates a term that describes a condition of excessive temperature. 'Overheat' began to gain more usage during the industrial revolution, when machinery became prevalent, and the need for understanding heat dissipation in engines and mechanical systems became critical. As technology advanced, the term also found its way into electronics, emphasizing the importance of thermal management in devices to prevent failures due to overheating.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,904 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.