Heating Element (Noun)
Meaning
The component of a heater or range that transforms fuel or electricity into heat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The heating element in the electric kettle is worn out and needs to be replaced immediately to avoid any further danger.
- The kitchen appliance repairman carefully disconnected the faulty heating element from the stove and installed a new one.
- Heating element malfunctions are one of the most common reasons for electric water heaters to fail prematurely.
- The new induction cooktop model features an efficient heating element that rapidly heats up cookware with minimal energy loss.
- In the course of inspection, several damaged heating elements were discovered in the old gas water heater that had to be taken out of commission.