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Definition of radiator noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

radiator

noun
 
/ˈreɪdieɪtə(r)/
 
/ˈreɪdieɪtər/
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  1. a hollow metal device for heating rooms. Radiators are usually connected by pipes through which hot water is sent.
    • a central heating system with a radiator in each room
    Extra Examples
    • The radiator in the kitchen isn't working.
    • You need to bleed the radiator if air gets trapped inside.
    Topics Houses and homesc2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + radiator
    • turn off
    • turn on
    • bleed
    radiator + verb
    • leak
    radiator + noun
    • key
    • valve
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  2. a device for cooling the engine of a vehicle or an aircraft
    • He filled his car radiator with water.
    • Top up the radiator before making a long journey.
    Topics Transport by car or lorryc2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • car
    verb + radiator
    • fill
    • fill up
    radiator + noun
    • cap
    • grille
    • hose
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