Meaning of the word radiator in English

What does radiator mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

radiator

US /ˈreɪ.di.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈreɪ.di.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a device for heating a room or building, consisting of a series of pipes through which steam or hot water circulates

Example:
The old radiator in the living room needs to be replaced.
Turn up the radiator; it's cold in here.
2.

a device for cooling the engine of a motor vehicle or aircraft, typically a block of thin tubes or fins through which coolant circulates

Example:
The car overheated because of a faulty radiator.
He checked the coolant level in the car's radiator.
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