English Explanatory Dictionary

hypercane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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).

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ).kən/

Word forms

hypercane hypercanes

Etymology

Blend of hyper- + hurricane.

Related words

hyperhurricane
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