overtemp

English

Etymology

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

Noun

overtemp (plural overtemps)

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