Overheating
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌhiːtɪŋ/
Overheating (noun)
- A situation where something becomes hotter than it should, often causing damage or stopping work.
- Excessive rise in temperature in a device, which can reduce performance or shut it down for safety.
- 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.