radiator

/ˈɹej.di(j)ˌej.tɚ/

UK: /ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/

ɹEJ · di(j)ej · tɚ (3 syllables)

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Definition

Anything which radiates or emits rays.

Etymology

From radiate + -or. Doublet of radiatori.

Example Sentences

  • "The car overheated because of a broken radiator."
  • "The radiator kept the apartment warm during winter."
  • "Steam hissed from the old iron radiator."
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