Radiator (Noun)
Meaning 1
A mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
Any object that radiates energy.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The sun is a massive radiator of electromagnetic energy that sustains life on Earth.
- A radiator in a car engine helps to dissipate heat energy generated by the combustion process.
- The incandescent light bulb is essentially a radiator that converts electrical energy into visible light and heat.
- The blackbody is an ideal radiator that absorbs and emits electromagnetic radiation at all wavelengths.
- A heat exchanger in a power plant is a type of radiator that transfers thermal energy from one fluid to another.
Related Words
Meaning 3
Heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.