radiator system

  • 1Radiator — Ra di*a tor (r[=a] d[i^]*[=a] t[ e]r), n. 1. That which radiates or emits rays, whether of light or heat; especially, that part of a heating apparatus from which the heat is radiated or diffused; as, a steam radiator. [1913 Webster] 2. Any of… …

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  • 2Radiator — Radiators and convectors are types of heat exchangers designed to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating. The majority of radiators are constructed to function in automobiles, buildings, and… …

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  • 3Radiator (engine cooling) — For other uses, see Radiator (disambiguation). A typical engine coolant radiator used in an automobile Radiators are used for cooling internal combustion engines, mainly in automobiles but also in piston engined aircraft, railway locomotives,… …

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  • 4Radiator RADIUS server — Overview Radiator RADIUS Server is a product of Open System Consultants Pty Limited. It provides authentication, authorisation and accounting (AAA protocol) access to computer networks using the RADIUS protocol (Remote Authentication Dial In User …

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  • 5radiator — A device that cools the liquid in the cooling system by allowing it to circulate through a series of water channels, which are exposed to air ducts. See crossflow radiator downflow radiator heat exchanger pressure radiator cap rodding the… …

    Dictionary of automotive terms

  • 6radiator — [[t]re͟ɪdieɪtə(r)[/t]] radiators 1) N COUNT A radiator is a hollow metal device, usually connected by pipes to a central heating system, that is used to heat a room. 2) N COUNT The radiator in a car is the part of the engine which is filled with… …

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  • 7radiator hose — noun a flexible hose between the radiator and the engine block • Hypernyms: ↑hose, ↑hosepipe • Part Holonyms: ↑cooling system, ↑engine cooling system …

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  • 8radiator grille — noun grating that admits cooling air to car s radiator • Syn: ↑grille • Hypernyms: ↑grate, ↑grating • Part Holonyms: ↑car, ↑auto, ↑automobile, ↑machine …

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  • 9radiator grille — a grille in an automobile or the like for air cooling of the liquid in the cooling system. [1955 60] * * * …

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  • 10Radiator —   A room heat delivery (or exchanger) component of a hydronic (hot water or steam) heating system; hot water or steam is delivered to it by natural convection or by a pump from a boiler.   ***   A heating unit usually exposed to view within the… …

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