radiator
word
/ˈɹeɪdiˌeɪtɝ/
/ɹˈeɪdɪˌeɪtɐ/
Definition
A radiator is a device that transfers heat into a room, usually as part of a heating system, or cools an engine by releasing heat. It is commonly found in cars and buildings.
Usage & Nuances
'Radiator' can refer to different devices: in homes/buildings it's for heating, in cars it's for engine cooling. In conversation, clarify which type you mean if the context is unclear.
Spanish: radiadorPortuguese (BR): radiadorPortuguese (PT): radiadorChinese (Simplified): 暖气片 - 散热器Chinese (Traditional): 暖氣片 - 散熱器Hindi: रेडिएटरArabic: رادياتيرBengali: রেডিয়েটরRussian: радиаторJapanese: ラジエーターVietnamese: bộ tản nhiệtKorean: 라디에이터Turkish: radyatörUrdu: ریڈی ایٹرIndonesian: radiator
Example Sentences
His car's radiator started leaking yesterday.
basic
Please do not touch the hot radiator.
basic
The radiator in my room keeps it warm in winter.
basic
Can you move a bit? I can't feel the heat from the radiator.
natural
After the long drive, the radiator was almost too hot to touch.
natural
We need to bleed the radiator to get rid of that gurgling noise.
natural