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UK
/ɹˈeɪdɪˌeɪtɐ/
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[ US /ˈɹeɪdiˌeɪtɝ/ ]
[ US /ˈɹeɪdiˌeɪtɝ/ ]
NOUN
- any object that radiates energy
- 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
- heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings
How To Use radiator In A Sentence
- A household radiator absorbs energy in the form of electric current and releases it in the form of heat.
- Forgotten skills include bleeding radiators and servicing a car. The Sun
- Reconditioned radiator or cooling system refilling ( possibly under filled or air trapped in system ).
- While a radiator has one relatively small hot area, the underfloor pipes range the full span of the floor, and this greater surface area mean that the pipes don't need to be as hot and the heat is more evenly spread.
- Pipes convey hot water from the boiler to the radiators.
- So, have fun eating, drinking and being merry whether it's by a roaring fire or a slightly less picturesque roaring radiator.
- As it gets colder, rearrange your furniture away from the radiators so that the heating can come on in full effect. The Sun
- One family was loading kitchen cabinets, a sink, a refrigerator, a sofa and a radiator on to a large truck.
- Turn off the heating and use a radiator bleed key - from hardware shops - to turn the shaft anticlockwise for a quarter- or half-turn (don't unscrew it by more than one complete turn).
- And the little red stripe across the radiator grille. Times, Sunday Times
