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Definition of heatsink

heatsink

/ˈhiːt.sɪŋk/
heat · sink
Plural:heatsinks
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heatsink Lexical Profile

heatsink Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A passive heat exchanger that transfers the heat generated by an electronic or a mechanical device to a fluid medium, often air or a liquid coolant, where it is dissipated away from the device.

Example

"The technician installed a larger copper heatsink on the processor to prevent the computer from overheating during intensive tasks."

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• Nearby Words

heating
heatless
heatproof
heatsink
heatstroke
heatwave
heave

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heatsink. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heatsink
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