cooling system
Definition
Noun: 1. A mechanism or assembly of components designed to remove heat from something to maintain a desired lower temperature. This refers to any engineered setup that actively or passively cools an object, space, or system. 2. Specifically, the equipment in a motor vehicle responsible for preventing the engine from overheating. This is a common, specialized application of the term.
Usage and Examples
- General Mechanism:
- The data center's cooling system uses chilled water to manage the heat generated by the servers.
- A reliable cooling system is essential for the proper functioning of this industrial laser.
- Automotive Context:
- My car overheated because a leak developed in the cooling system.
- The mechanic is flushing the radiator, which is a key part of the vehicle's cooling system.
Advanced Usage
- "Cooling system capacity": Refers to the volume of coolant a system can hold or its overall heat dissipation capability.
- Check the manual to verify the cooling system capacity before adding antifreeze.
- "Closed-loop cooling system": A system where the coolant is recirculated and not exposed to the atmosphere.
- Most modern computers use a closed-loop cooling system for their CPUs.
Variants and Related Words
- Coolant (n): The fluid (often a mixture of water and antifreeze) used in a cooling system to absorb and transfer heat.
- The coolant level in the cooling system was low.
- Radiator (n): A key component in many cooling systems, especially automotive ones, that dissipates heat from the coolant into the air.
- Heat exchanger (n): A device that transfers heat from one medium to another, forming the core of many cooling systems.
Synonyms
- Cooling apparatus: A more formal term for the equipment used for cooling.
- Cooling unit: Often used for self-contained systems, like in air conditioning.
- Engine cooling system: Specifically for the automotive context.
Related Phrases
- Cooling system failure: A breakdown or malfunction of the cooling mechanism.
- A cooling system failure can cause severe engine damage.
- To service the cooling system: To perform maintenance such as flushing, refilling, or replacing components.
- It's advisable to service the cooling system every two years.
Noun
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a mechanism for keeping something cool
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the cooling was overhead fans
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equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine
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