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radiator

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ra·​di·​a·​tor | \ ˈrā-dē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce radiator (audio) , dialectal ˈra- \

Definition of radiator

: one that radiates: such as
a : any of various devices (such as a series of pipes or tubes) for transferring heat from a fluid within to an area or object outside
b : a transmitting antenna

Examples of radiator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The older model lacked a woofer, Chan said, and instead relied on a smaller speaker technology known as a passive radiator. — Jonathan Vanian, Fortune, "Here’s what Google’s new Nest Audio speakers are like," 5 Oct. 2020 Fixing the radiator in Josto’s office, Rabbi tells Satchel that everything breaks, but there’s a right way to fix it. — Nick Schager, EW.com, "Fargo recap: The first shots of war," 5 Oct. 2020 The front grille admits more air, and an uprated radiator core makes use of that to reduce coolant temperatures by up to 10˚C. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, "The Honda Civic Type-R is more fun to drive than a supercar," 5 Oct. 2020 The dual-motor EV looks to be roughly the same size as the Mercedes-Benz GLS, but that face reminds us of a late-Victorian heat radiator. — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, "2020 Beijing Auto Show's 14 Most Interesting Cars and Concepts," 4 Oct. 2020 Radiator fluid, which is also known as coolant or antifreeze, works to extract heat from the engine and dissipates it through the radiator. — Alex Leanse, Popular Mechanics, "How to Get Your Car Ready For Your Next Road Trip," 13 June 2020 Engines produce a lot of heat and the radiator keeps it cool. — Alex Leanse, Popular Mechanics, "How to Get Your Car Ready For Your Next Road Trip," 13 June 2020 The biggest issue drivers raised during a call a couple days ago, Frye said, was how hot their 1.5-liter hydration bags were getting while sitting near the radiator. — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, "IndyCar introduces new cooling, hydration measures to address cockpit heat: 'It’s brutal'," 10 July 2020 The next morning, the radiator, the water heater, and all the light switches were useless things. — Sonia Faleiro, Harper's Magazine, "Valley of Unrest," 23 June 2020

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First Known Use of radiator

1836, in the meaning defined above

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“Radiator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiator. Accessed 24 Oct. 2020.

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More Definitions for radiator

radiator

noun
How to pronounce radiator (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of radiator

: a large, metal device that is next to the wall in a room and that becomes hot and provides heat for the room when hot water passes through it
: a device that is used to keep the engine of a vehicle from getting too hot

See the full definition for radiator in the English Language Learners Dictionary

radiator

noun
ra·​di·​a·​tor | \ ˈrā-dē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce radiator (audio) \

Kids Definition of radiator

: a device to heat air (as in a room) or to cool an object (as an automobile engine) by heating the surrounding air

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