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radiator

[ray-dee-ay-ter] / ˈreɪ diˌeɪ tər /


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If you have furniture in front of your radiator, then try moving it to avoid blocking the heat.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

The 61st floor, whose exterior features a tribute to the radiator caps of early Chrysler vehicles, is to be converted into a dining space with access to outdoor terraces.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Many marmot problems appear to revolve around their appetite for salt, which they find on sweat-stained hiking poles and backpack straps as well as radiator fluid, said Blumstein, an ecology and evolutionary biology professor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Even if the visible damage is limited to the hood, radiator and front bumper, there may be damage to other parts, including the cooling system, headlights, sensors and other important elements.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

It looked like the radiator of a car.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

She points out that about 35% of heat that comes from radiators is lost through walls.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Ban daytime heat indoors: Appliances are secret radiators.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

These data centers, along with their solar panels and radiators, cannot be launched in one piece and would need to be assembled in space.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2026

But experts say it is the perfect time to check if you can do more to block draughts, change cooking habits, bleed radiators and generally be more energy efficient.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

Right away the radiators began to clank and pound as if Mr. Vendleri was going at them with a wrench, and the room started to grow warmer.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt


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