Pronunciation: /waɪt hɑt/
noun a state of extreme heat or intensity
A1 The fire burned white hot.
A2 She held the white hot metal with gloves.
B1 The intensity of the argument reached a white hot level.
B2 The engine of the car was running white hot after the race.
C1 The emotions in the room were white hot as the negotiations broke down.
C2 The spotlight shone white hot on the lead singer as he performed on stage.
adjective describing something as extremely hot or intense
A1 The stove gets white hot when it's turned up to the highest setting.
A2 The metal rod was white hot after being in the fire for a few minutes.
B1 The anger in his eyes was white hot as he confronted the person who had wronged him.
B2 The competition between the two teams was white hot, with both sides giving it their all.
C1 The debate over the new policy became white hot as each side passionately argued their points.
C2 The tension in the room was white hot as the final decision was about to be announced.
formal The metal was glowing white hot after being exposed to the intense heat of the furnace.
informal The debate between the two politicians was getting white hot as they exchanged heated arguments.
slang The new video game is so intense, it's guaranteed to be white hot among gamers.
figurative The tension in the room was white hot as everyone waited for the results to be announced.
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