Definition of radiator Radiator
/ɹejˈdiejˌtɚ/ - [reydeeeyter] - ra•di•a•tor
We found 9 definitions of radiator from 4 different sources.
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What does radiator mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: radiators |
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| radiator - 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 | ||
| mechanism the technical aspects of doing something; "a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style" | ||
| engine cooling system, cooling system a mechanism for keeping something cool; "the cooling was overhead fans" | ||
| radiator - any object that radiates energy | ||
| natural object an object occurring naturally; not made by man | ||
| radiator - heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings | ||
| warmer, heater device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room | ||
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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)
Buildings A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room. - radiator (Noun)
A type of antenna.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- radiator (n.)
That which radiates or emits rays, whether of light or heat; especially, that part of a heating apparatus from which the heat is radiated or diffused; as, a steam radiator.
Part of speech
🔤- radiator, noun, singular of radiators.
