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heating

noun

  1. process of increasing an object's temperature
  2. heating of air in buildings or vehicles
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈhiːtɪŋ/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English heat English -ing English heating From heat + -ing.

  1. Causing heat.

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English heat English -ing English heating From heat + -ing.

  1. A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.

    We're hoping to have the new heating installed before winter.

  2. The act of making something hot.

    The crucible was subjected to several heatings.

    After repeated swagings and heatings […]

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English heat English -ing English heating From heat + -ing.

  1. present participle and gerund of heat