hy·po·caust
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Definition of hypocaust
: an ancient Roman central heating system with underground furnace and tile flues to distribute the heat
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“Hypocaust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypocaust. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of hypocaust was in 1678
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