WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈwhite ˈheat, n. [uncountable]
  1. Physics, Thermodynamicsa very strong, intense heat at which something glows with white light.
  2. a state of great or intense activity or excitement.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
white′ heat′, 
    1. a stage of intense activity, excitement, feeling, etc.:The sales campaign is at white heat.
    2. Physics, Thermodynamicsan intense heat at which a substance glows with white light.
    • 1700–10

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
white heat n
  1. intense heat or a very high temperature, characterized by emission of white light
  2. informal a state of intense excitement or activity
'white heat' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
limelight - candent - white-hot

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