This is the 12605th most frequent German word.
weißglut
"Weißglut" means "white heat," referring to a state of extreme heat or intense rage.
The word 'Weißglut' is used metaphorically here to describe an intense emotional state of anger or rage.
Er brachte mich mit seiner Ignoranz zur Weißglut.
He drove me to a white heat with his ignorance.
The word 'Weißglut' is used here in a literal sense describing the extreme white heat of the furnace during operation.
Die Weißglut des Stahlofens war beeindruckend.
The white heat of the steel furnace was impressive.
Here, 'Weißglut' is employed scientifically to indicate the specific high-temperature state metals achieve during heating.