heat exhaustion

noun
UK: /hiːt ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
US: /hiːt ɪɡˈzɑːstʃən/

  1. A condition caused by overheating, often resulting in weakness, dizziness, and nausea.

    1. He felt weak from heat exhaustion after the long game.
    2. Spending hours in the sun, she began to suffer from heat exhaustion.

  2. A serious condition that can develop after spending time in high temperatures, marked by heavy sweating and a rapid pulse.

    1. Drink water to avoid heat exhaustion during the summer heat.
    2. The symptoms of heat exhaustion include headache, nausea, and fatigue.

Synonyms

heatstroke sunstroke dehydration

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heat exhaustion" in English means: A condition caused by overheating, often resulting in weakness, dizziness, and nausea., A serious condition that can develop after spending time in high temperatures, marked by heavy sweating and a rapid pulse..

The phonetic transcription of "heat exhaustion" is /hiːt ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/ in British English and /hiːt ɪɡˈzɑːstʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heat exhaustion": heatstroke, sunstroke, dehydration.

Example usage of "heat exhaustion": "He felt weak from heat exhaustion after the long game.". More examples on the page.