radiator
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• noun
A heating device consisting of a series of interconnected pipes or fins through which hot water or steam circulates, used to warm a room.
"During the harsh winter, the family huddled near the cast-iron radiator in the living room to stay warm."
A cooling device connected to an internal combustion engine that prevents overheating by dissipating heat from a circulating coolant into the surrounding air.
"The mechanic noticed a significant leak in the car's radiator, which explained why the engine had been overheating on long drives."
A body, device, or component that emits electromagnetic radiation or energy, such as a transmitting antenna.
"The newly installed tower acts as a highly efficient radiator of high-frequency broadcasting signals."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-19th century from the Latin 'radiat-' (emitted in rays) + the suffix '-or'. It initially referred broadly to anything that radiates heat or light before becoming the standard term for domestic room heaters and engine cooling systems.
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