Radiator: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ”ฅ
Add to dictionary

radiator

 

[ หˆreษชdiหŒeษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

heating system

A radiator is a device that emits heat, usually used to warm a room or building. It works by transferring thermal energy from a hot fluid to the air, which then circulates to heat the surrounding space. Radiators are commonly found in homes, offices, and vehicles.

Synonyms

heat emitter, heater, heating element.

Examples of usage

  • The radiator in my house keeps the rooms warm during the winter.
  • I need to bleed the air out of the radiator to ensure it heats up properly.

Translations

Translations of the word "radiator" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น radiador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคกเคฟเคเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heizkรถrper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ radiator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะดั–ะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzejnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚ธใ‚จใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท radiateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ radiador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท radyatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ๋””์—์ดํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุนุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radiรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ radiรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฃ็ƒญๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ radiator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐะดะธะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radiator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ radiador

Etymology

The word 'radiator' originated from the Latin word 'radiare' which means 'to emit rays'. The concept of radiators for heating can be traced back to ancient Rome, where they used a system called 'hypocaust' to heat buildings. Over the centuries, radiators have evolved into the modern heating devices we use today.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,330, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.