American English pronunciation

How to pronounce radiator

IPA transcription: ['ɹeɪdi,eɪtɚ]

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Noun

  • any object that radiates energy

  • heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings

  • a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan

Usage examples

  • This requires fairly large radiator areas.
  • That radiator is emitting an uncomfortable amount of heat.
  • Aircraft deployed in Palestine used two wing radiators, to cope with the warmer climate.
  • In classical physics, a radiator of energy will act as a natural vibrator.
  • The cars were expensive and boasted a radiator similar to that of the Rolls-Royce.
  • Although mast radiators are most commonly monopoles, some are dipoles.
  • The radiator grille was now surrounded by a cowl that blended into the bonnet.
  • The radiator was behind the engine.
  • The photon radiators would most likely be constructed using graphite or tungsten.
  • Cooling was by a front-mounted radiator, with belt-driven fan cooling.