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hypercane

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ).kən/

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noun

Meaning 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).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Topics: climatology, meteorology, natural-sciences

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of hyper- + hurricane.