Associations to the word «Radiator»

Pictures for the word «Radiator»

Wiktionary

RADIATOR, noun. Anything which radiates or emits rays.
RADIATOR, noun. (automotive) A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
RADIATOR, noun. (of buildings) A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.
RADIATOR, noun. (electronics) A type of antenna.
RADIATOR PLANT, noun. A plant of the genus Peperomia, many of which are commonly used as houseplants.

Dictionary definition

RADIATOR, noun. Any object that radiates energy.
RADIATOR, noun. Heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings.
RADIATOR, noun. A mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope