Overheating

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌhiːtɪŋ/

Overheating (noun)

  1. A situation where something becomes hotter than it should, often causing damage or stopping work.
  2. Excessive rise in temperature in a device, which can reduce performance or shut it down for safety.
  3. A health condition where the body temperature becomes too high, usually from heat exposure.

Examples

  • Overheating can damage the engine after long driving.
  • The factory stops work when overheating happens in the machine.