titik panas

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of titik (“point; spot”) +‎ panas (“hot”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɪ.tɪʔ ˈpan.as/

Noun

titik panas (plural titik-titik panas)

  1. (thermodynamics, rare) melting point, liquefaction point
    Synonyms: titik lebur, titik leleh
    Synonym: takat lebur (Standard Malay)
  2. hot spot: a location which has a higher temperature or amount of radiation than surrounding areas; a place notable for a high level of activity or danger
    1. (firefighting, forestry) a part of a forest fire which is burning actively
      Synonym: tompok panas (Standard Malay)
    2. a dangerous place of violent political unrest

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