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radiator

nounmasculine/ʁɐdiɐˈðoɾ/medium

ra·di·a·dor

Definition

A device consisting of a series of pipes or tubes through which hot water or steam is circulated to heat a room.
The radiator in the hallway was making a strange noise.
The car's radiator needs to be replaced.
Common collocations
central heating radiatorcar radiatorelectric radiator

Etymology

Do francês 'radiateur', do latim 'radiare' (emitir raios).

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