heat sink

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An object, system or environment that absorbs and dissipates heat from objects in thermal contact (either direct or radiant) with it.
  2. A place toward which the heat moves in a system.
  3. A material capable of absorbing heat.

Word forms

heat sink heat sinks heatsink

Antonyms

heat source

Related words

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