heat sink
noun
: a substance or device that absorbs or dissipates especially unwanted heat (as from a process or an electronic device)
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Most required aggressive cooling measures, whether that was clumsy heat sinks or little fans.
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Get some isopropyl alcohol, dab it on a lint-free wipe, and clean the processor and heat sink.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 9 Aug. 2024
Service in the rack is also unavoidable, so cold plates and heat sinks need to be removable quickly without sacrificing performance.
—Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
For example, reliable interface pads for heat sink attachment and upgraded power infrastructure components can significantly reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
—Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Get some isopropyl alcohol, dab it on a lint-free wipe, and clean the processor and heat sink.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 9 Aug. 2024
Service in the rack is also unavoidable, so cold plates and heat sinks need to be removable quickly without sacrificing performance.
—Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
For example, reliable interface pads for heat sink attachment and upgraded power infrastructure components can significantly reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
—Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heat sink
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“Heat sink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20sink. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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