noun Download 🔗Share An optical phenomenon which creates a bright spot around the shadow of the viewer's head, when the surface on which the shadow falls has special optical characteristics (as with dewy grass). Examples : "As the morning sun rose, we noticed shimmering hotspots forming around our shadows on the dew-covered field. " phenomena physics appearance nature science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A place notable for a high level of activity or danger. Examples : "During flu season, schools can become hotspots for germs. " area place geography environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A part of an application that consumes a significant amount of execution time. Examples : ""Profiling the code revealed several hotspots in the data processing module, which were significantly slowing down the application." " computing technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Part of a control that responds dynamically as the user moves the pointer over it, as for example in an image map. Examples : "As you move your mouse over the map on the website, the hotspots highlight different regions to learn more about each one. " computing internet technology electronics machine device point technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A location in which WiFi Internet access is available. Examples : "The library has several hotspots where students can connect to the internet. " internet technology communication service signal electronics computing area place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The region of a gene in which there is higher than normal rate of mutation. Examples : "Scientists studying this gene discovered several hotspots where mutations occurred much more frequently than in other areas. " biology biochemistry science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The surface manifestation of a plume that rises from deep in the celestial body's mantle. Examples : "Scientists study the volcanic hotspots on Io, one of Jupiter's moons, to learn more about the moon's active interior. " astronomy geology space Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
