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   hotspot

   /ˈhɒtspɒt/

   noun

   • 1. a small area with a relatively high temperature in comparison to its surroundings: "fire engines were required to visit the scene again last night after hotspots appeared to be in danger of re-igniting"
   • ▪ an area of volcanic activity.
   • 2. a place of significant activity, danger, or violence: "they identified eight pollution hotspots at the mouth of the Thames"
   • 3. a popular place of entertainment: "treat your clients to a cocktail at one of the following hotspots"
   • 4. an area on a computer screen which can be clicked to activate a function, especially an image or piece of text acting as a hyperlink.
   • ▪ a public place where a wireless signal is made available so that the internet can be accessed.

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