overheating
noun/ˌəʊvəˈhiːtɪŋ/
/ˌəʊvərˈhiːtɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the process of becoming too hot or making something become too hot
- The building features light-coloured materials to prevent overheating.
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- 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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