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heatnoun(uncountable) Thermal energy.
heatingnounThe act of making something hot.
heating plantA heating plant, also called a physical plant, or steam plant, generates thermal energy in the form of steam for use in district heating applications.
central heatingnounAny of various heating systems in which a central source of heat is used to distribute heat (and sometimes hot water) throughout a building in a controlled manner.
heat pumpnounA device that transfers thermal energy between spaces using a refrigeration cycle, usually between an enclosed space and the outdoors.
thermostatnounA device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.
heaternounA device that produces and radiates heat, typically to raise the temperature of a room or building.
underfloor heatingnounAny of various central heating (and sometimes cooling) systems that achieve indoor climate control for thermal comfort using conduction, radiation, and convection.
district heatingnounA system for distributing heat generated in a centralized location for residential and commercial heating requirements.
climate controlnounA device or system that controls the temperature and relative humidity in cars, buildings, etc, by way of a heating or air conditioning system.
radiatornoun(automotive, mechanical) A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
hvac control systemHVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment needs a control system to regulate the operation of a heating and/or air conditioning system.
furnacenoun(US, Canada) A device that provides heat for a building.
exhaust air heat pump
active coolinga heat-reducing mechanism that is typically implemented in electronic devices and indoor buildings to ensure proper heat transfer and circulation from within.
water heaternounAn appliance for heating water above its ambient temperature, generally for domestic use.
radiant heating and coolinga category of HVAC technologies that exchange heat by both convection and radiation with the environments they are designed to heat or cool.
thermostatic radiator valveA thermostatic radiator valve is a self-regulating valve fitted to hot water heating system radiator, to control the temperature of a room by changing the flow of hot water to the radiator.
trace heatingElectric heat tracing, heat tape or surface heating, is a system used to maintain or raise the temperature of pipes and vessels using heat tracing cables.
masonry heaternounA device for warming an interior space through radiant heating, by capturing the heat from periodic burning of fuel (usually wood), and then radiating the heat at a fairly constant temperature for a long period.

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