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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A condition in which a device or machine has reached a temperature above that approved by the manufacturer.
2. 2
   An exhaust temperature that exceeds the maximum allowable limit for a given operating condition or time limit.

Etymology

Clipping of overtemperature, or, by surface analysis, over- + temp.

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