chiller

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that chills
  2. a machine that produces cold air, either for air conditioning, to prepare chilled foods etc.
  3. a heat exchanger between a coolant and a refrigerant, to transfer heat from the coolant loop into the refrigeration system
  4. A machine that removes heat from the working fluid in a refrigeration cycle
  5. A frightening dramatic work, such as a book or film
adj
  1. comparative form of chill: more chill

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɪləː/ [ˈt͡ʃʰɪləː] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chiller.wav /ˈt͡ʃɪlɚ/ [ˈt͡ʃʰɪlɚ] ~ [ˈt͡ʃʰɪlɹ̩]

Word forms

chiller chillers

Etymology

From chill + -er.

Derived words

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