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Vocabulary Entry
overheating
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
The act of causing something to become excessively hot.
Example Sentences
"The engine began overheating during our long road trip."
"If you leave the appliance on too long, it might overheat and malfunction."
"She noticed the laptop was overheating after several hours of gaming."
N
noun
The state or condition of being excessively hot.
Example Sentences
"Overheating can damage the internal components of your device."
"The overheating of the reactor prompted immediate safety measures."
"Symptoms of overheating include dizziness and excessive sweating."
A
adjective
Relating to or characterized by excessively high temperatures.
Example Sentences
"The overheating issue in the car was addressed by replacing the radiator."
"He was advised to avoid overheating workouts during the summer months."
"The overheating system triggered an automatic shutdown."