Radiator — meaning in English

English meaning

• radiator noun A device that cools a vehicle's engine by transferring heat from coolant to the surrounding air.

Senses

Radiator is used for these senses in English:

• radiator Anything which radiates or emits rays.
• radiator (of buildings) A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.

radiator — full definition

1. noun A device that cools a vehicle's engine by transferring heat from coolant to the surrounding air.
2. noun A metal heating fixture, typically filled with hot water or steam, used to warm a room.

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