radiator
noun
- something which radiates
- type of heater
- Radiant body through water or other liquids. Type of heat exchanger
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/ / /ˈrɛjdɪjɛjtə/ / /ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/
noun
Etymology: From radiate + -or. Doublet of radiatori.
- Anything which radiates or emits rays.
- A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
“The car overheated because of a broken radiator.”
- A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.
“The radiator kept the apartment warm during winter.”
“Steam hissed from the old iron radiator.”
- A type of antenna.