Heating: meaning, definitions and examples
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heating
[ ˈhiːtɪŋ ]
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.
cooking
The application of heat to food in order to cook it.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The heating of the oven was too high, so the cake burned.
- Proper heating is essential for a successful stir-fry.
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.