heating

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   utility to warm a building

   the heating system wasn't working

2. 2
   noun

   A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.

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

3. 3
   noun

   The act of making something hot.

   The crucible was subjected to several heatings.

4. 4
   noun

   the process of becoming warmer

5. 5
   adj

   Causing heat.

6. 6
   verb

   present participle and gerund of heat

Etymology

From heat + -ing.