This is the 15803rd most frequent German word.
überhitzung
Overheating.
Here, 'Überhitzung' refers to the condition causing an object to become excessively hot, leading to damage, which is commonly used in technical contexts.
Die Maschine wurde durch Überhitzung beschädigt.
The machine was damaged due to overheating.
In this sentence, 'Überhitzung' is used to describe the problem observed when a component, like an engine, reaches a temperature above its safe operational threshold.
Eine Überhitzung des Motors kann gefährlich sein.
Overheating of the engine can be dangerous.
Here, 'Überhitzung' is employed to denote an accidental and temporary rise in temperature caused by specific conditions such as excessive use.