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Heatwave
//ˈhitˌweɪv// noun
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Noun
- 1 Alternative spelling of heat wave (“period of exceptionally hot weather”) alt-of, alternative
"Various parts of the world have been experiencing heatwaves and on Thursday the EU’s climate monitoring service said the world had experienced its hottest June on record last month. […] In parts of China, an enduring heatwave has continued, with temperatures reaching above 35C."
- 2 A heat haze.
"On a hot summer's day, one can literally see heatwaves shimmering off the surfaces of inanimate objects."
Etymology
From heat + wave.
See also for "heatwave"
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