heating

Plural: heatings

Noun

• the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
• utility to warm a building
  • "the heating system wasn't working"
  • "they have radiant heating"
• A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.
• The act of making something hot.

Verb

• make hot or hotter
• provide with heat
• arouse or excite feelings and passions
• gain heat or get hot
• present participle and gerund of heat

Adj

• Causing heat.

Examples

• The crucible was subjected to several heatings.
• We're hoping to have the new heating installed before winter.

Synonyms

fire up, heat, heat up, heating plant, heating system, hot up, ignite, inflame, stir up, wake, warming

Antonyms

cool

Anagrams of heating