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heat island
heat islandn. An area, such as a city or industrial site, that has consistently higher temperatures than surrounding areas, as because of lack of vegetation, the low albedo of roofing materials and asphalt, and the production of waste heat by vehicles or buildings.Heat Island
Any solid block of material—asphalt, brick, concrete—that can absorb thermal energy and release it, increasing heat stress on passers-by |