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hypocaust in German

hypocaust in German is Hypokauste, Hypokaustum, Heizgewölbe — hypocaust means (history) A space or channel under a floor that carried heat from a furnace to warm a room or bath.

hypocaust in German

Hypokauste
noun
An underfloor space or flue through which heat from a furnace passes to heat the floor of a room or a bath.
Hypokaustum
noun
An underfloor space or flue through which heat from a furnace passes to heat the floor of a room or a bath.
Heizgewölbe
noun
An underfloor space or flue through which heat from a furnace passes to heat the floor of a room or a bath.

What does "hypocaust" mean?

  1. noun (history) A space or channel under a floor that carried heat from a furnace to warm a room or bath.
  2. noun A modern underfloor heating system, even where there is no traditional space or flue beneath it.
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What is "hypocaust" in German?
"hypocaust" in German is Hypokauste, Hypokaustum, Heizgewölbe. hypocaust means: (history) A space or channel under a floor that carried heat from a furnace to warm a room or bath.
Are there other ways to say "hypocaust" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "hypocaust": Hypokauste, Hypokaustum, Heizgewölbe.
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