Definition of RADIATOR

radiator

Plural: radiators

Noun

  • A device for heating or cooling by radiating heat.
  • any object that radiates energy
  • heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings
  • 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
  • Anything which radiates or emits rays.
  • A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
  • A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.
  • A type of antenna.

Examples

  • The "RADIATOR" bingo kept the game from cooling off too much.

Origin / Etymology

From radiate + -or. Doublet of radiatori.

Scrabble Score: 9

radiator: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
radiator: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
radiator: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

radiator: valid Words With Friends Word