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hotspots

/ˈhɑːtˌspɑts/ /ˈhɑːtspɑts/

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noun

Spectre de Brocken

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. "

Alors que le soleil du matin se levait, nous avons remarqué des spectres de Brocken scintillants se formant autour de nos ombres sur le champ couvert de rosée.

phenomena physics appearance nature science

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noun

Point chaud, foyer

A place notable for a high level of activity or danger.

Examples :

"During flu season, schools can become hotspots for germs. "

Pendant la saison de la grippe, les écoles peuvent devenir des foyers de germes.

area place geography environment

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noun

Points chauds, goulets d'étranglement

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." "

Le profilage du code a révélé plusieurs points chauds dans le module de traitement des données, ce qui ralentissait considérablement l'application.

computing technology

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noun

Points chauds

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. "

Lorsque vous déplacez votre souris sur la carte du site Web, les points chauds mettent en évidence différentes régions pour en savoir plus sur chacune d'elles.

computing internet technology electronics machine device point technical

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noun

Point d'accès Wi-Fi, zone d'accès sans fil

A location in which WiFi Internet access is available.

Examples :

"The library has several hotspots where students can connect to the internet. "

La bibliothèque dispose de plusieurs points d'accès Wi-Fi où les étudiants peuvent se connecter à Internet.

internet technology communication service signal electronics computing area place

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noun

Points chauds, région d'un gène avec un taux de mutation plus élevé que la normale

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. "

Les scientifiques étudiant ce gène ont découvert plusieurs points chauds où les mutations se produisaient beaucoup plus fréquemment que dans d'autres zones.

biology biochemistry science

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noun

Points chauds

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. "

Les scientifiques étudient les points chauds volcaniques sur Io, l'une des lunes de Jupiter, pour en savoir plus sur l'intérieur actif de la lune.

astronomy geology space