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Overheating: meaning, definitions and examples

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overheating

 

[ หŒoสŠvษ™rหˆhiหtษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

thermal condition

Overheating refers to the condition in which an object or system exceeds its optimal temperature range, potentially causing damage or malfunction. This phenomenon can occur in various contexts, including machinery, electronics, biological systems, or even vehicles. The consequences of overheating can range from reduced efficiency to complete failure of the system involved. It is crucial to monitor temperature levels to prevent overheating and ensure the longevity of the equipment or organism.

Synonyms

excess heat, heat overload, overheating condition

Examples of usage

  • The engine suffered from overheating during the road trip.
  • Overheating can lead to severe problems in computer systems.
  • Proper ventilation can prevent overheating in electronic devices.

Translations

Translations of the word "overheating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sobreaquecimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคตเคฐเคนเฅ€เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberhitzung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ overheating

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะณั€ั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przegrzanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ž็†ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surchauffe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sobrecalentamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑrฤฑ ฤฑsฤฑnma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ์—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎูˆู†ุฉ ู…ูุฑุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ehล™รกtรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prehrievanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡็ƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pregrevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofhitnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัั‚ั‹า›ั‚ั‹า“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ—แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sobrecalentamiento

Etymology

The term 'overheating' is derived from the verb 'overheat,' which has its roots in the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or too much, and the verb 'heat,' which comes from Old English 'hวฃtan,' meaning to make warm or hot. The concept of overheating has been used since the late 19th century, particularly in relation to steam engines and machinery, where temperature regulation became a critical aspect of performance. As technology evolved, the term expanded to include various mechanical and electronic systems susceptible to damage from excessive heat. The rise of electronics and high-performance machinery in the 20th century brought further attention to overheating issues, emphasizing the importance of thermal management in engineering designs.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,253, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.