radiant heat
noun
: heat transmitted by radiation as contrasted with that transmitted by conduction or convection
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The modern rooms feature radiant heat floors, private decks and floor-to-ceiling views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The sun’s rays will warm the soil, and the cloth will hold in that radiant heat overnight.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
The 3-dimensional construction, which looks kind of like a fine steel wool scrub pad, provides a 30% larger surface area, according to Fire Maple, delivering faster, more consistent radiant heat.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
These temporary light coverings trap the radiant heat from the soil and keep even tender plants cozy.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The sun’s rays will warm the soil, and the cloth will hold in that radiant heat overnight.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
The 3-dimensional construction, which looks kind of like a fine steel wool scrub pad, provides a 30% larger surface area, according to Fire Maple, delivering faster, more consistent radiant heat.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
These temporary light coverings trap the radiant heat from the soil and keep even tender plants cozy.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for radiant heat
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“Radiant heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiant%20heat. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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