heating

A2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #8379

Meanings

1

noun
The system that warms a room or building.

We're hoping to have the new heating installed before winter.
2

noun
The act or process of making something warm or hot.

The heating of the metal made it easier to bend.

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Synonyms

1 noun · the system that warms a... heating system

2 noun · the act or process of... warming

Word family

Forms heatings

Derived forms house-heatingphotoheatingteleheating

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Phrases (1)

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radiant heating
heating that transfers warmth by radiation from heated panels or surfaces

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From heat + -ing.

Topics

Abstract Ideas

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