English Explanatory Dictionary

preheat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To heat beforehand or in advance, to heat something in preparation for further action.
noun
  1. The act of heating before another process.

Pronunciation

/pɹiːˈhiːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-preheat.wav

Word forms

preheat preheats preheating preheated

Etymology

From pre- + heat.

Synonyms

foreheat

Related words

reheat

Derived words

preheatable preheater
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