radiator

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo que emite calor ou energia, geralmente usado para aquecer ambientes ou resfriar motores em veículos.

A noun referring to a device that emits heat or energy, commonly used for heating rooms or for cooling engines in vehicles.

1. Heating deviceA2formal

   A device that emits heat, typically consisting of a series of pipes or panels through which hot water or steam circulates to warm a room.

   Radiador

   • The old radiator hissed and clanked as it heated up.
   • She placed her wet gloves on the radiator to dry.
   • The apartment has a radiator in every room.

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2. Engine cooling componentB1formaltechnical

   A part of a vehicle's cooling system that dissipates heat from the engine coolant into the air.

   Radiador

   • The car's radiator was leaking coolant.
   • He checked the radiator fluid level before the long trip.
   • A damaged radiator can cause the engine to overheat.

3. Energy emitterC1formaltechnical

   Any object or device that emits energy, such as heat, light, or radio waves.

   Emissor

   • The sun is a powerful radiator of electromagnetic energy.
   • This antenna acts as a radiator for radio signals.
   • Infrared radiators are used in some heating systems.

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