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Definition of overheating noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

overheating

noun
 
/ˌəʊvəˈhiːtɪŋ/
 
/ˌəʊvərˈhiːtɪŋ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the process of becoming too hot or making something become too hot
    • The building features light-coloured materials to prevent overheating.
  2. the fact of a country's economy being too active, with rising prices
    • The bank is concerned about overheating in the housing market.

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