Synonyms for
Radiator
Definition
A radiator is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, especially in a car or building.
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- car radiator
- central heating radiator
- hot radiator
- cold radiator
- leaking radiator
- flush radiator
- bleed radiator
- radiator fins
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Usage note
Primarily refers to a device for heating a room or a car engine. While 'heater' can be a synonym, 'radiator' often implies a specific structure with fins.
Example sentences
- I need to replace the radiator in my car.
- The radiator in my house isnt working properly.
- The radiator is making a strange noise.
- The mechanic flushed the radiator to clean it.
- I added coolant to the radiator to prevent it from overheating.
Quotes
I love the warmth of the radiator on a cold winters day.
The radiator hissed and clanked as the old building settled.
The radiator was the only source of heat in the drafty old house.
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