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Meaning of radiant heat
The primary meaning of "radiant heat" refers to heat transferred through electromagnetic radiation.
Etymology of radiant heat
The term "radiant" comes from the Latin "radiare," meaning to beam or shine, and is related to "radius," referring to a ray or beam of light.
"Heat" originates from Old English "hætu," related to warmth, fire, or burning, and has its roots in Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European.
Synonyms
thermal heat
infrared heat
warmth
glow
heat radiation
thermal radiation
luminous heat
caloric heat
gentle heat
soothing heat
warming heat
thermic heat
radiancy
incandescence
luminosity
brilliancy
resplendence
effulgence
splendor
glory
aureole
halo
glowiness
warmthness
heatedness
hotness
thermalness
Definitions
- Radiant heat is defined by Oxford Languages as heat transmitted through radiation, not through conduction or convection.
- * It can also refer to the warmth or heat emitted by a body or surface, especially when perceived visually.
Usage Examples
- The fireplace provided radiant heat that warmed the entire room.
- * Radiant heat from the sun helped to dry the wet clothes quickly.
- * The architect designed the building to maximize the use of radiant heat from the sun during winter.