English Explanatory Dictionary

radiator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Anything which radiates or emits rays.
  2. A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
  3. A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.
  4. A type of antenna.

Pronunciation

/ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/ /ˈrɛjdɪjɛjtə/ /ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/ /ˈɹej.di(j)ˌej.tɚ/ [ˈɹadieːtɚ(ɹ)] [ˈɹeːɾieːɾɚ(ɹ)] [ˈɹadɪɛ(ː)təɹ] [ˈɹɛːɾiɛ(ː)təɹ] en-us-radiator.ogg

Word forms

radiator radiators

Etymology

From radiate + -or. Doublet of radiatori.

Derived words

honeycomb radiator information radiator radiator hose radiatorless radiator plant
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