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Radiator

//ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Anything which radiates or emits rays.
  2. 2
    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 wordnet
  3. 3
    A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.

    "The car overheated because of a broken radiator."

  4. 4
    heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings wordnet
  5. 5
    A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.

    "The radiator kept the apartment warm during winter."

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  1. 6
    any object that radiates energy wordnet
  2. 7
    A type of antenna.

Etymology

From radiate + -or. Doublet of radiatori.

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