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Heat dump

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heat sinknoun(thermodynamics) An object, system or environment that absorbs and dissipates heat from objects in thermal contact (either direct or radiant) with it.
heat exchangenounThe transfer of thermal energy from something hotter to something colder.
heat spreadernounA device that transfers energy as heat from a hotter source to a colder heat sink or heat exchanger.
heat exchangernoun(physics) Any device (such as a radiator) that transfers heat from one fluid to another via a separating wall.
thermoconversionnounconversion by means of heat
thermophorenounAn apparatus for conveying heat, such as a case containing material which retains its heat for a considerable period.
calorifiernounAn apparatus that generates hot water
heatspreadernounAlternative form of heat spreader. [A device that transfers energy as heat from a hotter source to a colder heat sink or heat exchanger.]
hydroaccumulationnounThe temporary storage of heat energy in a reservoir of hot water
hot bednoun(figuratively, by extension) A central point of activity, relating to a specific task.
thermic syphonnounAlternative form of thermic siphon. [(engineering) A heat-exchanging element in the firebox or combustion chamber of some steam boiler and steam locomotive designs, directly exposed to the radiant heat of combustion.]
thermomicrofluidnounA microfluid whose properties are affected by heat, or which is designed to conduct heat
heat pastenounThermal grease.
calorificationnounThe production of heat, especially animal heat.
thermotanknounA tank containing pipes for the circulation of steam, water, air, etc. for heating or cooling or as part of a ventilation system.
heatingnounThe act of making something hot.
heatnoun(uncountable) Thermal energy.
storage heaternounAn electrical heater which stores thermal energy during the evening or at night when electricity is available at lower cost, and releases the heat during the day as required.
bifluxnoun(often attributive) A device for controlling heat exchange in air that is flowing between two environments.
diathermancynounThe condition or degree of being diathermic.

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