hypercane
A hypothetical class of an extremely severe hurricane with ocean temperatures reaching…A hypothetical class of an extremely severe hurricane with ocean temperatures reaching approximately 50 °C (122 °F) and formed by significant conditions, such as extensive global warming, having wind speeds exceeding 800 kilometers per hour (500 mph).
Meaning
1 senses(rare)A hypothetical class of an extremely severe hurricane with ocean temperatures reaching approximately 50 °C (122 °F) and formed by significant conditions, such as extensive global warming, having wind speeds exceeding 800 kilometers per hour (500 mph).
Origin
Blend of hyper- + hurricane.Blend of hyper- + hurricane.
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Forms
plural: hypercanes| Singular | hypercane |
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Word family
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