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radiator

ra·dia·tor

UK/ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/ US/ˈrɛjdɪjɛjtə/ fairly common

noun

1.

any object that radiates energy

2.

heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings

3.

a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan

Origin

From radiate + -or. Doublet of radiatori.

Phrases

  • honeycomb radiator
  • information radiator
  • radiator hose
  • radiator plant

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