Chiller: meaning, definitions and examples
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chiller
[ ˈtʃɪlər ]
air conditioning
A chiller is a machine that removes heat from a liquid via a vapor-compression, adsorption refrigeration, or absorption refrigeration cycles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The chiller in the office building helps to keep the temperature cool.
- Industrial chillers are used in manufacturing processes to cool equipment or products.
horror movie
A chiller is a type of horror movie that is meant to scare or thrill the audience.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The new chiller movie coming out this weekend is supposed to be really scary.
- I love watching chillers late at night with my friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "chiller" in other languages:
🇵🇹 refrigerador
🇮🇳 शीतलक
🇩🇪 Kühler
🇮🇩 pendingin
🇺🇦 чилер
🇵🇱 chiller
🇯🇵 チラー
🇫🇷 refroidisseur
🇪🇸 enfriador
🇹🇷 soğutucu
🇰🇷 냉각기
🇸🇦 مبرد
🇨🇿 chladič
🇸🇰 chladič
🇨🇳 冷却器
🇸🇮 hladilnik
🇮🇸 kælibúnaður
🇰🇿 салқындатқыш
🇬🇪 საცივარი
🇦🇿 soyuducu
🇲🇽 enfriador
Word origin
The word 'chiller' originated in the 14th century, derived from the Middle English word 'chillere', which means 'one who chills or makes cold'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to machines that cool liquids or to describe chilling horror movies.
See also: chill, chilled, chilliness, chilling, chilly.