radiator
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Noun — A device that cools a vehicle's engine by transferring heat from coolant to the surrounding air.
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Etymology
Formed from "radiate" plus the agent suffix "-or", meaning "something that radiates".
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What does “radiator” mean?
The word “radiator” means a device that cools a vehicle's engine by transferring heat from coolant to the surrounding air. In plain terms, a device that gives off heat — either to cool a car engine or to warm a room.
How do you pronounce “radiator”?
“Radiator” is pronounced RA-dih-ay-tuh (/ˈɹej.di(j)ˌej.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “radiator” in a sentence?
Here is “radiator” used in a sentence: “The mechanic found a leak in the car's radiator.”
What part of speech is “radiator”?
“Radiator” is a noun.
Is “radiator” a common word?
“Radiator” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “radiator” have?
“Radiator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device that cools a vehicle's engine by transferring heat from coolant to the surrounding air.