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radiator

noun ra·di·a·tor \ˈrā-dē-ˌā-tər, dial ˈra-\

: 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

Full Definition of RADIATOR

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

1836

Rhymes with RADIATOR

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RADIATOR Defined for Kids

radiator

noun ra·di·a·tor \ˈrā-dē-ˌā-tər\

Definition of RADIATOR for Kids

:  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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