Heating: meaning, definitions and examples

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heating

 

[ ˈhiːtɪŋ ]

Context #1

home

The process of making a room or building warm.

Synonyms

heating system, heating up, warming

Examples of usage

  • The heating in my apartment broke, so I had to wear warm clothes indoors.
  • Central heating is common in many houses in cold climates.
Context #2

cooking

The application of heat to food in order to cook it.

Synonyms

baking, cooking, roasting

Examples of usage

  • The heating of the oven was too high, so the cake burned.
  • Proper heating is essential for a successful stir-fry.
Context #3

chemistry

The process of supplying heat to a chemical reaction to make it happen more quickly or efficiently.

Synonyms

heat treatment, thermal treatment

Examples of usage

  • Heating the mixture caused a chemical reaction to occur.
  • The heating of the solution led to the formation of a precipitate.

Translations

Translations of the word "heating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aquecimento

🇮🇳 तापन

🇩🇪 Heizung

🇮🇩 pemanasan

🇺🇦 опалення

🇵🇱 ogrzewanie

🇯🇵 暖房 (だんぼう)

🇫🇷 chauffage

🇪🇸 calefacción

🇹🇷 ısıtma

🇰🇷 난방 (nanbang)

🇸🇦 تدفئة

🇨🇿 topení

🇸🇰 kúrenie

🇨🇳 供暖 (gōng nuǎn)

🇸🇮 ogrevanje

🇮🇸 upphitun

🇰🇿 жылыту

🇬🇪 გათბობა

🇦🇿 isitmə

🇲🇽 calefacción

Word origin

The word 'heating' originated from the Old English word 'hǣtan', meaning to make hot or to heat. The concept of heating has been essential for human survival and comfort throughout history, with early methods including fireplaces and heated stones. The development of central heating systems in the 19th century revolutionized indoor heating, making it more efficient and widespread.

See also: heat, heated, heater, heatwave.