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radiador — meaning in English

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English meaning

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

Senses

radiador is used for these senses in English:

  • heat sink (thermodynamics) A material capable of absorbing heat.
  • radiator (automotive, mechanical) A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
  • 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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