heatcollapse
nounUK /ˈhiːt kəˌlæps/
US /ˈhiːt kəˌlæps/
A heatcollapse is when your body gets too hot and you faint.
The runner suffered a heatcollapse after racing in the midday sun.
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2. A sudden failure of a system or structure caused by high temperature.
Engineers studied the heatcollapse of the metal beam under the intense flame.
3. A breakdown in a process or plan brought on by overheating or pressure.
The heatcollapse of the negotiations left both sides frustrated.
4. In sports, a player's sudden loss of strength due to hot conditions.
The coach called a timeout after the defender's heatcollapse on the field.