white-hot
adjective /ˌwaɪtˈhɒt/
/-ˈhɑːt/ Definition
› describes metal that is so hot it is giving out a white lightHot and heatSultriness and humidity
(Definition of white-hot adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
© Cambridge University Press)
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Synonyms and related words:
- blistering adjective (HOT)
- boil verb (HEAT LIQUID)
- burn verb (FEEL HOT)
- burning adjective (HOT)
- closeness noun (LACKING AIR)
- fug noun
- heat noun (TEMPERATURE)
- heat verb
- heating noun
- heatwave noun
- mirage noun
- overheat verb (TEMPERATURE)
- red-hot adjective
- sizzling adverb
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- swelter verb
- sweltering adjective
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