radiator
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- noun
- /ˈreɪdiˌeɪtər/
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radiador
- Doyle curls up next to the radiator and quickly falls asleep.
- car radiator
- radiator hose
- radiator overheats
We mounted the radiator to the roof in the morning.
- We mounted the radiator to the roof in the morning.
- They put the stick out there with the like the radiator coil or hot coil, right.
- Mats is not great for the radiator positioning, but I can make it work.
- It's like, it's like the oranges that people dry out on the radiators.
Examples
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We got a busted radiator.
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Also, I'm not sure when I can get the car fixed, but the radiator's leaking.
Fiction book (1997) -
Why would I tape something to the radiator cover?
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Yeah, I still have to get that radiator box off the roof.
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Mac, you gotta check the radiator, too, will you?
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If there's something wrong with your radiator, you might need to replace your radiator in your car.
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You've got a crack in your radiator.
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There was not time to repair the leaking radiator.
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Bridge steam hisses from the radiator as the car slowly rolls to a stop.
Fiction book (1994) -
The mechanic inspected the car's radiator to check for leaks and ensure proper cooling.
Antonyms
- Specialized
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A material like glass that does not let electricity or heat pass through
Compounds
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A flexible rubber tube that carries cooling liquid between a car's radiator and engine
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A cover for the radiator opening that holds the cooling liquid and keeps pressure
- Specialized
An object that absorbs all light and other rays and emits the most energy for its temperature
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Etymology
Radiator comes from the Latin root radius meaning 'ray', the same root you see in radiate. A car radiator carries hot liquid and 'sends out' heat like rays to cool the engine, which is why we use that name.