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Meaning of radiator
A device that transfers heat from one fluid to another, often used for heating buildings or cooling engines.
Etymology of radiator
The word "radiator" comes from the Latin word "radiare", meaning "to emit rays" or "to glow", and the suffix "-ator", which forms a noun indicating a person or thing that performs an action.
The term "radiator" was first used in the 17th century to describe a device that emitted heat, and has since been used to describe a variety of devices that transfer heat, including heating systems and engine coolers.
Synonyms
heater
warmer
boiler
furnace
warmer
heat exchanger
heating element
thermal regulator
temperature controller
heating system
heating unit
hot water heater
space heater
oil heater
electric heater
gas heater
water heater
heating coil
heating pipe
thermal radiator
heating apparatus
heating device
warmer coil
heating tank
heat generator
thermal element
heating equipment
heating machinery
heat source
heat emitter
heat generator
warmer device
Definitions
- A device consisting of a series of pipes or tubes that carries hot water or steam and is used to warm a room or building.
- A device that is used to cool an engine, typically by transferring heat from the engine to the surrounding air.
- A device that is used to transfer heat from one fluid to another, often used in heating or cooling systems.
Usage Examples
- The old house had a radiator in every room to keep it warm during the winter.
- The car's radiator was leaking, so we had to stop and get it fixed.
- The new heating system uses a radiator to warm the water, which is then circulated throughout the building.
Antonyms
cooler
chiller
air conditioner
refrigeration unit
heat absorber
heat sink
cooling system
cooling coil
cooling tower
heat extractor
heat remover
cooling device
cooling equipment
cooling machinery
freezer
ice box
refrigeration device
cooling apparatus
heat dissipator