heat-radiating
Definition
Adjective: heat-radiating describes an object or material that emits or gives off heat energy, typically through the process of thermal radiation. This term is used to characterize substances or surfaces that release heat into their surroundings.
Usage Examples
- (The coils emit heat to toast the bread.)
- (These metals effectively release heat into the air.)
- (The sun emits heat energy across space.)
Advanced Usage
"heat-radiating surface": a specific area designed to emit heat efficiently.
- The black, heat-radiating surface of the solar panel absorbs and then releases warmth. (The surface is built to radiate heat.)
"heat-radiating properties": the inherent ability of a substance to emit heat.
- Engineers study the heat-radiating properties of ceramics for spacecraft insulation. (They examine how well these materials release heat.)
Variants and Related Words
Heat radiation (noun phrase): the process by which heat is emitted as electromagnetic waves.
- Heat radiation can travel through a vacuum, unlike conduction or convection. (The transfer of heat via waves.)
Radiate (verb): to emit energy in the form of rays or waves.
- The stove radiates heat throughout the room. (It gives off heat.)
Synonyms
- Thermal-emitting: releasing heat energy.
- Heat-dissipating: spreading heat away from a source.
- Radiant: sending out heat or light.
Related Idioms
Give off heat: to release warmth into the environment.
- The engine gives off heat as it runs. (It emits heat.)
Throw off heat: to emit heat, often in large amounts.
- The furnace throws off heat even after it is turned off. (It continues to radiate warmth.)