Radiator
(noun)
A device that transfers heat from a hot surface to a cooler surface, such as a heating appliance used in a building to warm the interior.
Origin:
From the latin word radiare, meaning 'to shine'.
Examples:
- The radiator in the living room wasn't working, so we called a repairman to fix it.
- In the winter, you can feel the warmth from the radiator when you stand near it.
- Radiators are an important component of a building's heating system.
- Some modern radiators are designed to be more energy efficient, using less fuel to produce heat.
- Radiators come in various shapes and sizes, and can be mounted on walls or floors.