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*in heat in a period of sexual excitement; in estrus. (Estrus is the period of time in which females are most willing to breed. This expression is usually used for animals. It has been used for humans in a joking sense. *Typically: be ~; get [into] ~; go [into] ~.) Our dog is in heat. She goes into heat every year at this time. See also: heat How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Although pyrilamine is an over-the-counter antihistamine, it's premature to say that people taking antihistamines for allergies may have trouble regulating their body temperature in heat stress, Wong cautions. But with advances in heat pump technology, geothermal energy is poised for widespread service beyond the denizens of Reykjavik. Looking for a solution in heat treat, the foundry ramped the line back to normal production, shook the parts out hot and had the heat treating service anneal the castings into the desired hardness. |
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