Over-heat

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of overheat. alt-of, alternative

    "The problem was that the batteries only lasted for a few hours. If they were left on for longer they tended to over-heat and, eventually, to blow up, which is reportedly what happened when the diplomat forgot to turn off his calculator."

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"The problem was that the batteries only lasted for a few hours. If they were left on for longer they tended to over-heat and, eventually, to blow up, which is reportedly what happened when the diplomat forgot to turn off his calculator."

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